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The Newsroom

Name: The Newsroom
Genre: Drama
Released: 2012-06-24
Duration: 45 min

2012 – 2014 · 45m per ep · TV-MA · English · United States of America

A behind-the-scenes look at the people who make a nightly cable-news program. Focusing on a network anchor, his new executive producer, the newsroom staff and their boss, the series tracks their quixotic mission to do the news well in the face of corporate and commercial obstacles-not to mention their own personal entanglements.

8.1(282 reviews)

18.7881% popularity

At a glance

Details

First air date: Jun 24, 2012
Last air date: Dec 14, 2014
Status: Ended
Seasons: 3
Episodes: 25
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: English
Country: United States of America
Network / platform: HBO
Creator / showrunner: Aaron Sorkin
Certification: TV-MA
Production companies: HBO

Where to watch

Streaming availability has not been added yet.

Keywords

journalistjournalismpoliticstelevision broadcastnewstelevision networktv news anchorintense

Seasons & episodes

Season 1

2012 · 10 episodes

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Cast

Jeff Daniels

Will McAvoy

Emily Mortimer

MacKenzie McHale

John Gallagher Jr.

James Harper

Alison Pill

Margaret Jordan

Thomas Sadoski

Don Keefer

Dev Patel

Neelamani Sampat

Olivia Munn

Sloan Sabbith

Sam Waterston

Charlie Skinner

Media

Reviews & ratings

8.1

282 community reviews

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Alex Rivera7.1/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
52 found helpful
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Jordan Kim8.1/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
44 found helpful
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Sam Patel9.1/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
36 found helpful
ML
Morgan Lee7.1/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
28 found helpful
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Casey Wong8.1/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
20 found helpful