The Newspaperman: The Life and Times of Ben Bradlee
  • Network: HBO
  • Series Premiere Date: Dec 4, 2017
User Score
3.5

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 14 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 14
  3. Negative: 9 out of 14

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#38 Best TV Season of 2017

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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. The Lincoln Journal Star
    Reviewed by: Jeff Korbelik
    Dec 11, 2017
    100
    I wanted more about Bradlee and Graham’s relationship, but that’s my only real complaint. The documentary opened up other windows into the fabled man for me.
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  2. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Kevin P. Sullivan
    Dec 4, 2017
    91
    Sharply recounts Bradlee's adventures in print with wit and warmth. [8 Dec 2017, p.52]
  3. Newsday
    Reviewed by: Verne Gay
    Dec 4, 2017
    63
    Warm, genial portrait of a great editor, but not much else.
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