When The Morning Show tackled the Roe v. Wade reversal in real-time, it did more than respond to a news cycle — it planted the seeds for one of the show’s most searing personal arcs. Season four’s latest episode, “Amari,” digs deep into the emotional core of Nicole Beharie’s Chris Hunter, revealing the tragic story that fueled her fiery on-screen activism.
The episode sees Chris being publicly accused of doping during her Olympic career. But instead of hiding, she confesses on-air, sharing that her steroid use came after the devastating loss of her unborn son, Amari. In a monologue that Beharie herself admits she can barely watch, Chris describes how her body and spirit were broken, and how she used performance enhancers to climb out of the wreckage. “My body was just gone,” she says.
This revelation casts new light on her “Abort the Court” outburst in Season 3’s Roe-themed episode — a moment that once felt reactionary now reads as deeply personal.
For Beharie, the arc was a challenge and a gift. “It’s difficult to embody, but a gift as an actor,” she says. The filming was done with live reactions from the cast, creating a visceral energy on set. “It felt as real as it could feel.”
Her character’s fall from grace is met with empathy from those around her, including her husband Marcus and network boss Mia, who remind Chris that honesty connects more than it condemns. With resilience and support, Chris may just turn tragedy into legacy.
As Beharie notes, this storyline isn’t just about personal loss — it reflects broader struggles faced by women, especially Black women, in high-pressure roles. Whether competing in the Olympics or anchoring the news, the burdens of motherhood, sacrifice, and strength remain largely unsung. “There’s nothing like a mama bear lioness,” she says, speaking from a place of deep reverence.
And while Chris may have hit rock bottom, her story is far from over. “They’re going to Kris Jenner it!” Beharie laughs, hinting that Chris and her team are about to rebuild, stronger than ever.