The Morning Show season 4 episode 8 ending explained: Is [spoiler] dead?

The Morning Show season 4 released its eighth episode on November 5, 2025. Following the chaotic turn of events in the previous part, things became even more complicated in the latest drop.

Alex has a big interview opportunity this time, but her plans are ruined by her father, Martin. While Celine's personal life is in disarray, she appears to have ambitious plans for UBN ahead. Cory has a hard time handling his mother's tough decision, which pushes the character to his limits in an effort to prevent anything bad from happening.

Disclaimer: The article contains spoilers for The Morning Show season 4 episode 8. Reader's discretion is advised.

Towards the end of the episode, Martha passes away despite Cory's attempts to stop her. On the other end, Alex learns from Chip that Bradley left for Belarus secretly and had not communicated with him for the past six hours, hinting that she might be in trouble.

The Morning Show season 4 episode 8 ending explained: What's behind the death of Cory's mother?

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The Morning Show season 4 episode 8 explored a tense development in Cory's journey. His mother, Martha, suffered from dementia and had decided to end her life. In episode 8, she called Cory to inform him, which prompted Cory to rush to his mother's.

While he tries his best to convince Martha, the mother had planned everything and was determined to go as planned. Cory's efforts seemed to pay off when Martha shifted the topic and asked him to show her the wig he got for his movie. However, as Cory left, she took the pill to execute her plan.

Towards the end of the episode, Martha passed away, leaving Cory in shock as he witnessed the moment. His mother had been a strong figure in his life, whose unconditional love for her son had led her to take difficult steps in life. Her loss weighed heavily on the character at the end of episode 8.

Where does Cory head to after Martha's death?

The unexpected tragedy that came into Cory's life was a complex sequence in episode 8 of The Morning Show season 4. Viewers got to see the complications and tense thoughts behind both characters' steps in the situation. After Martha died, she also set an alarm to alert Cory of the coroner's arrival, ensuring that he safely left the scene without getting legally involved in her death case.

After the incident, Cory was seen heading to meet a friend after the tragic turn of events. It was revealed that he was meeting Celine. The two also turned to alcohol and drugs as they met at the end of the episode.

Did Bradley leave for Belarus?

Bradley's decision to get Claire caught by the FBI turned things tense in the previous episode of The Morning Show season 4. At the start of the latest episode, viewers get to see a conversation between her and Alex as the latter pointed out the big mistake Bradley made in Claire's case. However, Bradley approached Alex for a different purpose that was essential to break the Wolf River story.

Chip and Bradley had traced a vital source from the Martel Company, who could be met in Belarus. Bradley sought Alex's permission to visit Belarus under the network's name and get her requirements sorted for the same. While Alex denied permitting Bradley to do that, things took a different turn at the end of the episode.

Alex decided to let Bradley go to Belarus for the story and went to her home to deliver the news. However, Chip answered the door and informed Alex that Bradley had already left secretly. She had promised to give Chip updates about her whereabouts often, but the latter had not received any from her for six hours.

Given the fact that she went on a secret mission, things might have turned difficult for her in Belarus. Her identity as a journalist might further put her in danger. The episode ended at this point, leaving the viewers unclear about Bradley's fate.

Watch The Morning Show season 4 on Apple TV+.

Edited by Eeshna Dashottar