Parents' Guide to Margo's Got Money Troubles

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Margo’s Got Money Troubles TV Show Poster: Nick Offerman, Elle Fanning, and Michelle Pfeiffer.

Common Sense Media Review

By Ty'Kira Smalls , based on child development research. How do we rate?

age 15+

Sex, swears, wrestling in endearing comedic drama.

Parents Need to Know

Why Age 15+?

Any Positive Content?

  • Margo's Got Money Troubles Trailer
  • Michelle Pfeiffer sits on a velvet couch, with Elle Fanning laying her head on her lap.
  • Elle Fanning wears a coral kaftan blouse with lots of jewelry. She holds up her hands, showing pink painted nails with charms.
  • Nick Offerman and Thaddea Graham. Offerman wears a black shirt with red graphics. Graham wears a grey coat and pink glasses.

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What's the Story?

MARGO'S GOT MONEY TROUBLES follows Margo Millet (Elle Fanning) after an affair with her English professor leaves her abandoned and pregnant. Struggling with a newborn and no money, Margo leans on her mom Shayanne (Michelle Pfeiffer), who reluctantly supports her, but is also preoccupied with restarting her own life. Her absent father Jinx (Nick Offerman), a pro wrestler, blows onto her doorstep just as her roommate Susie (Thaddea Graham) suggests Margo should take up modeling. As she journeys through identity, self-worth, and motherhood, Margo goes through obstacles far beyond what she's written before.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say : Not yet rated
Kids say : Not yet rated

This series is energetic, emotional, and endearing. Margo's Got Money Troubles is fun and magnetic. Fanning's portrayal of Margo's journey from hopeful naivete to heartbreak, joy, and resilience is done well. The relationship between Pfeiffer and Fanning is refreshingly fond and flawed. The strong language, sex, violence, and drinking make this suitable for older teens.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about book adaptations in television. Margo's Got Money Troubles is based on the book of the same by Rupi Thorpe. Why do you think so many books get adapted into TV shows? What do you think was the appeal of this book? Which format do you think the story works better in?

  • What are some of Margo's admirable character traits? What about her not-so-admirable ones? How does she develop over the course of the series?

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Margo’s Got Money Troubles TV Show Poster: Nick Offerman, Elle Fanning, and Michelle Pfeiffer.

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