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Season 2 – Great News

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Every workplace is a family. But for Katie, a producer at cable news network MMN, it goes one step further when her mom, Carol, is hired as an intern. That's just scratching the surface of this slightly offbeat team, which includes old-school newsman Chuck and hip millennial Portia, the two co-anchors who only get along when the cameras are rolling. Then there's Greg, the young, ambitious but uptight executive producer, and Justin, the laid-back video editor and voice of reason for this oddball crew. Together, they may be a little dysfunctional, but that won't stop them from doing what they do best: breaking the news.
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Critics Consensus

Great News avoids a sophomore slump thanks to its hilarious cast and the welcome onscreen addition of series creator Tina Fey.

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Matthew Gilbert Boston Globe It’s as if Martin has bundled together all the comedic tricks she’s learned in a half-century career during which she has played countless roles on TV, on film, and onstage. Oct 5, 2023 Full Review Noel Murray The Verge Great News has the hallmarks of another of those belated Netflix favorites. It's so rocket-paced that it almost demands multiple viewings to catch all the one-liners and oddball cultural references. Jan 25, 2019 Full Review Brad Newsome Sydney Morning Herald What sets Great News apart - aside from the quality of its writing and its unsung ensemble - is its uncommon sweetness. Oct 4, 2018 Full Review Jana Pollack Metro While the writing has its moments of brilliance, as a whole the show feels stagnant. Dec 27, 2017 Full Review Ariana Romero Refinery29 What follows our introductory glimpse at Diana's creepiness is a perfect, not-so-subtle takedown of the way society as a whole treats women who have been preyed upon by their male superiors. Oct 20, 2017 Full Review Ken Tucker Yahoo! TV This show is underhyped and excellent, bursting with media-savvy jokes in the manner of Fey's 30 Rock. Oct 12, 2017 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member Canceled right when it was finding its stride. Amazing show! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Season 1 was great, funny, binge watched the whole season. Season 2 started off bad and got worse. Very sad, not sure if they were being preachy or sarcastically preachy. halfway through season 2 stopped watching. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member I'm such a fan of this show... it's one of the best ones out there... incredible cast...the writing... everything about it is amazing and it's such a shame they cancelled it.. PLEASE NETFLIX TAKE IT OVER AND BRING IT BACK!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member It's too bad Great News got cancelled, because it was finally hitting its stride in season two - better character arcs, hilarious satires on current political issues, and less awkwardness in the "family" dynamic. I even laughed out loud quite a few times. I was all for the Katie/Greg 'ship and although the commentary on motherhood was sometimes a bit heavy handed I ended up finding it endearing. Sort of the idea that "no one gets to make fun of my Mom, but me," which I wholeheartedly agree with. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member The first season was pretty funny, and I was excited when the second season got released onto Netflix. However, this season tries to make way too many political statements, it falls flat on its face when it tries to be cool and meta, and it suffers from dated reference syndrome. Overall, I couldn’t make it through this season because it was so bad. It was disappointing, cannot recommend. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Slightly funnier than the first season however it is still not an amazing show. Good to kill time and have the odd laugh Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Briga Heelan

Katie Wendelson

Andrea Martin

Carol

Adam Campbell

Greg

John Michael Higgins

Chuck Pierce

Horatio Sanz

Justin

Nicole Richie

Portia

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 28, 2017 Boardroom Bitch A tough new female boss has big plans; Katie is thrilled about this strong, professional role model, but Carol is wary of this new influence in Katie's life; Chuck has trouble with the idea of a new panel segment of screaming pundits. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 5, 2017 Squad Feud Katie tries to be executive producer for the day, but soon realizes that Greg has it much harder than realized; Carol tries to push Greg and Katie together; a feud develops between Diana and Portia. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 12, 2017 Honeypot! Diana has been promoted again but finds herself embroiled in a sexual harassment scandal; Katie is unsure who to believe; Carol becomes head intern and struggles to prove that she deserves the job. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 19, 2017 Award Show When the show is nominated for an American Journalism Award, Katie looks forward to spending the night with reporters she has admired her entire life; Chuck is eager to reunite with all of his old anchormen friends. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 26, 2017 Night of the Living Screen Katie tries to impress her friends by going to a hip Halloween party with Portia; Chuck is asked to use a new smart screen on the show but tries to get out of it by convincing Carol that it is possessed. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 2, 2017 Pool Show Katie is invited by Jeremy to do some real reporting; Carol is suspicious and kidnaps Greg to help her spy on them; Chuck bonds with Portia's fiancé. Details Episode 7 Aired Dec 21, 2017 A Christmas Carol Wendelson Carol learns that she has too much Christmas spirit and is driving everyone around her insane; Katie tries to get Chuck and his estranged son to reconnect. Details Episode 8 Aired Dec 21, 2017 Sensitivity Training Carol and Chuck don't think they should have to attend sensitivity training; Portia suspects Katie's new boyfriend is less than serious about her. Details Episode 9 Aired Dec 28, 2017 Love Is Dead Carol is devastated to learn her parents are getting a divorce after 70 years of marriage; Katie, still hurting from her breakup with Jeremy, is convinced that love is dead; Carol is determined to prove her wrong. Details Episode 10 Aired Jan 4, 2018 Catfight Carol hatches a plan to get Katie to admit her feelings for her boss; Chuck finds himself an unwitting champion of the alt-right. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 11, 2018 Competing Offer The staff finds itself embroiled in a lawsuit with eccentric billionaire Fenton Pelt; Chuck tries to save the show; Katie is determined to avoid making a move on her unavailable boss. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 18, 2018 The Fast Track Carol is disappointed that her new job offers less responsibility than she had hoped it would offer; despite orders from Greg, Katie is determined to bring down Fenton Pelt. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 25, 2018 Early Retirement Fenton Pelt agrees to drop his lawsuit on the condition that Chuck delivers a humiliating on-air apology and resigns from news forever; Katie and Carol race against the clock to disprove Fenton Pelt's claims and save the show. Details

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Tracey Wigfield, Tina Fey, Robert Carlock, David Miner
Network
NBC
Rating
TV-PG (L|D)
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 28, 2017