The morning show season 4

"The Morning Show" has been a big hit for Apple TV+, bringing big name stars including Reese Witherspoon, Jennifer Aniston, and Steve Carell together for one A-List small screen cast.

The latter, though, didn't make it past the second season. The former "The Office" star appeared as Mitch Kessler, the former co-host of "The Morning Show," but made a swift exit from the series during Season 2, episode 7, titled "La Amara Vita." The episode (spoiler alert!) saw Mitch die in a car crash after seemingly purposefully letting go of the wheel after being blinded by headlights and driving off a cliff.

The departure of Carell's character had some mixed responses on social media (let's just say it wasn't exactly the most lovable role the actor has ever played), but there was plenty of praise for the star's portrayal of the complicated Mitch.

"Regardless of what you all think of mitch you have to appreciate steve carell's acting on #TheMorningShow he deserves all the awards!" one person tweeted. Another agreed, writing, "No spoilers, but #TheMo

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