Season 1 – The Newsroom

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AM J If you're a Sorkin fan, you'll enjoy all his usual trademarks - witty banter, lovable characters, topical storylines. It's a decent show & enjoyable to watch but it doesn't hold a candle to The West Wing which is superior on all counts. The Newsroom falls flat on comedy with its relentless preaching, the characters end up looking like caricatures & the banter is often garbled by actors that don't have the gift for it. Just goes to show it takes a special cast with extraordinary chemistry to create the kind of magic Sorkin is known for. This just doesn't quite make the cut. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/30/24 Full Review Peter S Well, i wouldn't call that speech a "meltdown", but rather a most necessary dose of reality that every college student should get on a daily basis these days. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/27/23 Full Review Alec W I don't get the rave reviews. Maybe when it first came out it was edgy, informative, full of pointed political commentary. But here in mid 2023 it looks dated and kind of silly; all this strum und drang over an oil spill or who anchors an hour of cable news. It's pretty boring, and the nonstop snappy patter is no substitute for compelling situations or believable characters. Really, Aron Sorkin should consider having his characters shut up occasionally and let the camera do the work. The show is also visually impoverished, unless you're really into newsroom scenes. Skip it. Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 09/01/23 Full Review Matthew N I've watched a lot of series over the years. A lot. Even with only three seasons, The Newsroom is in my all time top three. I was already a Sorkin fan with The West Wing but this show had me at the first episode and I couldn't stop watching. Part of the draw was seeing real stories that I lived through and being reminded of how I felt and where I was when they happened. Couple that with the characters, the storyline, the uncompromising idealism and principle, and the outstanding performances by Jeff Daniels and company - It reminded me of why I'm proud to have served this country and of the importance of integrity and free thought. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/21/23 Full Review Connor P Loved every episode!! Take it for what it is ..a good show Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/21/23 Full Review a.l.jude p It is guaranteed that you will be blown off your feet. Brilliant in every aspect and this is what a TV show could go with all ingredients are in right aspects. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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