The Newsroom

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Season 3
  • Network: HBO
  • Series Premiere Date: Jun 24, 2012
Season #: 3, 2, 1
Metascore
63

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 16
  3. Negative: 1 out of 16
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Critic Reviews

  1. Newark Star-Ledger
    Reviewed by: Vicki Hyman
    Nov 10, 2014
    30
    The Newsroom is as insufferable as ever.

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User Score
7.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 81 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 63 out of 81
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 81
  3. Negative: 13 out of 81
  1. JackTempleton
    Nov 11, 2014
    8
    Personally, I think the show is a very different drama, with plots that are different and unique to other - At this time - dramas e.g. CSI,Personally, I think the show is a very different drama, with plots that are different and unique to other - At this time - dramas e.g. CSI, The Good Wife and Grey's Anatomy. It is a slightly more articulated drama say NCIS LA or others (nonetheless, these shows have a large audience). I would highly recommend you watch this show from Season 1 onwards. Season 2 is where things get really good and I'm optimistic for season 3 - the last, and hopefully best season.… Full Review »
  2. rykka
    Nov 14, 2014
    10
    This show is about the journalists that haven't sold their soul to Fox News and it's hysterical screed that the1% of population they representThis show is about the journalists that haven't sold their soul to Fox News and it's hysterical screed that the1% of population they represent matters to anybody else.… Full Review »
  3. schwartzpm
    Dec 3, 2014
    5
    I like the story lines for this show, and I think the acting is great. But, I'm turned off by all the smooth pat dialogue delivered in aI like the story lines for this show, and I think the acting is great. But, I'm turned off by all the smooth pat dialogue delivered in a condescending tone. All the characters are portrayed as "fighting the good fight" with unquestionable moral integrity. They all share a solid moral compass which guides their every move. When they do make a mistake, they instantaneously recover and move to an even higher moral level. As a morality play it fits the bill, but I would rather see realistic grayness in decisions, actions and opinions.… Full Review »
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