"I knew The Morning Show didn't cast Nicole Beharie for nothing. Sure, Chris Hunter, the Olympic Track and Field gold medalist turned broadcast star, had a few standout moments when she joined the cast last year - her #AbortTheCourt, her on-air showdown with Cybil Reynolds - but someone with Beharie's level of talent still felt underused. This is not the case in season four. "Amari" is a showcase episode for Beharie, and she rises to the occasion at every turn."
"She goes about doing so in the absolute worst way: Drunk after date night, she secretly gets her phone and leaves a belligerent, expletive-laden voicemail for Tunde. It starts off with "I don't know who the fuck you're playing with," takes a turn into "I'm gonna drag your ass," and hits the traditional "do you know who I am?" before she mercifully hangs up. To no one's surprise, the moment Tunde releases this voicemail, it goes viral."
Nicole Beharie receives a starring showcase in season four as Chris Hunter, an Olympic Track and Field gold medalist turned broadcast star. Chris confronts a social media rumor accusing her of doping to win medals and initially berates it as a lie. After learning an old teammate, Tunde Johnston, started the rumor, Chris drunkenly leaves an expletive-filled voicemail threatening Tunde; the teammate releases it and the message goes viral. UBN personalities exploit the scandal, with a podcast host defending airing the clip by citing ad revenue. Ultimately Chris opts to come clean to protect her reputation and career.
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