Imagine a world where a billionaire, blinded by wealth and privilege, suddenly finds herself stripped of her marriage and forced to reconnect with her long-lost humanity. Sounds like a recipe for disaster, right? But that's exactly the premise of Loot, the Apple TV comedy that's currently taking the streaming world by storm. Created by Alan Yang and Matt Hubbard, this series stars Maya Rudolph as Molly Wells, a woman who, after divorcing her smarmy tech billionaire husband, John Novak (Adam Scott), embarks on a hilarious journey of self-discovery armed with an $87 billion fortune. Here’s the kicker: Molly’s been so insulated by her wealth that she’s forgotten how to interact with ordinary people, and her attempts to reintegrate into society are nothing short of comedic gold. But here’s where it gets controversial: Loot doesn’t just poke fun at the ultra-rich—it subtly challenges us to consider whether even the most out-of-touch billionaires might have a shred of humanity buried beneath their mansions of privilege.
The third season of Loot dropped on Apple TV on October 15, 2025, and it’s already climbing the charts like a rocket, currently sitting as the third most popular show on the platform. While it’s still trailing behind Apple’s heavy hitters like Slow Horses and The Morning Show, its meteoric rise is undeniable. Apple TV, often dubbed the streaming service for grownups, has become a powerhouse of prestige content, and Loot fits right into its lineup of well-funded, mature programming. Fun fact: Adam Scott, who plays John Novak, also stars in Apple TV’s dystopian sci-fi hit Severance, though his appearances in Loot are more sporadic. And this is the part most people miss: the show’s first season ended with a bombshell—Molly and John, despite their mutual disdain, ended up in bed together. Season 2 explored the messy aftermath, culminating in Molly nearly joining a bizarre billionaire cult and almost confessing her feelings for Arthur (Nat Faxon), her on-again, off-again love interest.
While Loot hasn’t racked up awards like some of its Apple TV peers—think CODA, which made history as the first streaming film to win Best Picture at the Oscars, or Severance and The Studio, which dominated the Emmy nominations—its soaring popularity proves it’s a force to be reckoned with. Apple TV, backed by a multibillion-dollar tech giant, has undeniably emerged as a victor in the Streaming Wars, and Loot is a testament to its ability to produce compelling, crowd-pleasing content. But let’s pause for a moment: In an era where billionaires wield unprecedented power over politics and media, is Loot just a lighthearted escape, or is it a sly commentary on the absurdity of wealth and privilege? Maya Rudolph’s portrayal of Molly is undeniably exceptional, but her character also serves as a mirror to our times, inviting us to laugh—and perhaps reflect—on the twisted psychology of the ultra-rich. After all, in a world where billionaires seem to control everything, maybe we do need a fantasy about one trying to find her humanity. But here’s the question: Can we ever truly separate comedy from critique? Let us know what you think in the comments—is Loot just a laugh, or is it saying something deeper about the world we live in?
