Bombshell

Roger Ailes, the powerful chairman of Fox News, firmly controls the network from his office on the second floor. His authoritative presence sets the tone for the challenging and often hostile workplace environment faced by his employees.

Megyn Kelly approaches a pivotal moment in her career as she gears up to moderate a significant Republican presidential debate. With mounting pressure from her colleagues, she resolves to confront Donald Trump about his controversial remarks on women.

On the day of the debate, Megyn battles through a severe illness and experiences a moment of vomiting. Despite her physical state, she steps onto the stage, determined to challenge Trump, who retaliates with derogatory tweets targeting her.

In the aftermath of her confrontation with Trump, Megyn finds herself the center of a media firestorm. Overwhelmed by the backlash, she begins to view her role as more of a target than a journalist.

As Megyn tries to recover, she faces relentless paparazzi intrusion into her family's life, particularly targeting her young daughter. Her husband, Douglas Brunt, takes urgent steps to safeguard their privacy and protect their family.

Upon her return to work, the Fox News organization assigns a security team for Megyn's protection in light of the threats she faces. However, the lack of support from the network in addressing Trump's attacks highlights their complicity in the culture of harassment.

Gretchen Carlson, a former morning show host, finds herself marginalized in an afternoon slot, facing incessant sexist remarks on air. Frustrated and emotionally drained, she confides in lawyers about her situation, confronting the reality of her restrictive contract.

After hearing Rudi Bakhitar's painful story of job loss following rejection of advances, Gretchen is inspired to take action against the toxic environment at Fox News. This revelation strengthens her resolve to seek justice for herself and others.

Kayla Popisil, mentored by Gretchen, rises quickly within the ranks at Fox News and secures a position on Bill O'Reilly's flagship program. Yet, she faces a dilemma when Roger makes a disparaging comment, causing her to question her choices.

Despite Gretchen's heartfelt plea for her to stay, Kayla chooses ambition over loyalty and accepts a promotion. This decision strains their relationship and exemplifies the difficult choices women must navigate in that environment.

As workplace tensions heighten, Kayla's initiation is marred by Bill O'Reilly's harsh criticism on her first day. With her self-esteem on the line, she leans on Jess for support, deepening their unexpected friendship.

Gretchen Carlson decides to file a lawsuit against Roger Ailes, bravely challenging the pervasive culture of harassment at Fox News. Although she hopes for a collective uprising of other women, she feels disheartened by their silence.

Amidst the growing harassment narrative, Megyn begins to contemplate stepping forward herself. Aware of the personal risks involved, she weighs the consequences of challenging powerful figures within the network.

As Megyn gathers testimonies from other victims, she uncovers a shocking network of abuse linked to Roger Ailes. The culmination of these efforts reveals Gretchen's taped meetings with him, which serve as crucial evidence of his predatory behavior.

Following the mounting evidence against him, Roger Ailes is ultimately removed from Fox News, showcasing the power of the women's collective struggle. Meanwhile, Gretchen accepts a settlement, though the weight of her non-disclosure agreement looms over her victory.