Kenneth Choi Makes Surprise The Morning Show Debut as Legal Counsel in Season 4
9-1-1 star appears as John from legal in Apple TV+ drama, delivering a sharp, high-stakes interrogation amid a deepfake storyline.
Kenneth Choi makes a high-profile guest appearance in The Morning Show Season 4, Episode 2, 'The Revolution Will Be Televised.' The Apple TV+ drama leans into its ongoing exploration of deepfakes and media manipulation as Choi appears as John from legal, a prosecutorial-leaning figure who confronts Alex Levy in a tense scene.
On the September 24 episode, Alex heads into Stella’s office and encounters Choi’s John leaning against Stella’s desk in a sharp gray suit, signaling that the stakes have shifted from newsroom maneuvering to legal confrontation. The moment marks a rare crossover for the star, who has spent years building a varied screen résumé across film and television.
John’s conversation with Alex unfolds against the episode’s broader arc around a defection connected to an Olympic incident and the broader question of how information is manufactured and used on air. He presses Alex about whether she colluded with the Nazeris to secure asylum for a key figure, insisting that footage reviewed by security teams could be reviewed again if needed. When Alex denies arranging the interview for that purpose, John demonstrates what appears to be CCTV audio, claiming it captures a conversation that, in the episode’s premiere, she knows didn’t actually happen. The exchange intensifies all the more when he states, "Sounds premeditated. Apparently you had talked to the girl about this before. What else did you promise her?" Alex argues that someone tampered with the tape, while John points to her family history and connections as part of the broader investigation. As the scene unfolds, Celine and Stella agree to have the tapes reviewed by professionals, underscoring The Morning Show’s ongoing tension between journalism, power, and the legal system. This sequence showcases Choi’s ability to hold his own opposite a trio of accomplished leads and adds a new dynamic to the season’s legal-and-political storytelling.
The appearance lands as a welcome jolt for fans who have followed Choi’s career across a range of genres. He joins a distinguished roster that includes blockbuster franchises and acclaimed television, and his turn as John from legal gives the Apple TV+ drama a fresh counterpoint to its core newsroom drama. Choi’s performance is notable for its crisp timing and the way it anchors a moment of procedural tension within a show already exploring how truth can be contested through images, audio, and narrative edits.
Choi’s appearance is also a reminder of the actor’s breadth. Beyond his line in The Morning Show, he remains best known to many viewers for his long-running role as Howard “Chimney” Han on 9-1-1, a character beloved by fans for his warmth and resilience as a first responder. The public-facing timing adds a layer of anticipation for 9-1-1 Season 9, which is set to premiere on Thursday, October 9, offering fans a chance to see Choi return to the ABC/FOX-television arc that helped define his recent years. The cross-pollination of audiences—Apple TV+ viewers catching a guest star who is a staple of a high-profile network drama—reflects the broader trend of well-known actors moving fluidly between streaming platforms and traditional television.
Kenneth Choi’s career spans decades and genres. He has nearly 90 IMDb credits since he began acting in 1998, with roles in The Wolf of Wall Street, American Crime Story, Sons of Anarchy, Captain America: The First Avenger, Spider-Man: Homecoming, and The Last Man on Earth, among others. The Morning Show appearance adds another notable credit to a portfolio that includes high-profile film lines and acclaimed television turns. As Choi’s John from legal made a memorable impression in a single installment, fans are left wondering whether he will appear again this season, given The Morning Show’s ongoing legal and corporate entanglements within its fictional UBN universe.
The Morning Show Season 4 continues to air with new episodes on Apple TV+, releasing weekly on Wednesdays. The show’s writers have used the platform to explore timely topics—disinformation, the ethics of sourcing, and the tension between public accountability and operating within a powerful media ecosystem—while continuing to develop the ensemble that has defined the series since its inception. Choi’s cameo contributes to that exploration by inserting a legal perspective into the series’ broader conversation about evidence, perception, and accountability in a world saturated with artificially manipulated content and competing narratives.
As audiences digest the implications of the episode’s events, Choi’s performance stands as a case study in how guest stars can recalibrate a show’s dynamic without derailing its core premise. The moment also serves as a reminder of the interconnected nature of contemporary television, where actors can traverse genres and platforms to leave a lasting impression on viewers who are following multiple storylines across the media landscape. The Morning Show remains a focal point for conversations about media integrity in a modern era, and Kenneth Choi’s contribution in this episode reinforces the show’s willingness to lean into legal drama as a complement to its character-driven storytelling.