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Sunday 10:00 PM on HBO Premiered Jun 24, 2012 Between Seasons

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The Greater Fool

Season 1 : Episode 10

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The Newsroom is the HBO drama series created by Aaron Sorkin which tells the stories of the workings of a fictional cable news channel and all of the people who work there. The Emmy-Award winning Sorkin has been behind shows like The West Wing and movies like The Social Network, and researched real-world cable news programs first hand. The show centers around anchor Will McAvoy (Jeff Daniels), and the cast also includes Emily Mortimer, Alison Pill, Dev Patel, Olivia Munn and Thomas Sadoski.

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Jeff Daniels	Will McAvoy
Emily Mortimer	Mackenzie MacHale
Sam Waterston	Charlie Skinner
John Gallagher Jr.	Jim Harper
Alison Pill	Maggie Jordan
Thomas Sadoski	Don Keefer

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An entertaining look at media with a strong message.

10

By cloudestrife11, May 28, 2013

Was very curious as to how they were going to do a cable news show, as a show itself. I've been extremely surprised, and very happy with the character development, the take on actual and somewhat current news story's, as well as the powerful message I've taken away from the show as a whole. Jeff Daniels is Stellar as a flawed, but brilliant news front man, and Sam Waterston is a man to root for as his functional alcoholic, "take no shit" "boss". I kind of wish they would have started this shows timeline a little earlier in the 2000's just so that there would be more material to work with over the next couple seasons, but that is really my only gripe. If you have HBO, and a fan of topical issues, this show was written for you! My 2nd favorite show on TV!!moreless
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Elevating :)

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By olafweyer, Jan 07, 2013

I just realized of all the shows i like - Dexter, Breaking Bad, The Walking Dead, Boss - this is the only show with characters i actually ADMIRE and say to myself: Yes, i want to be in your place.

Will this show set a new trend? Will we have more uplifting and elevating shows in the future without to(!) broken characters and without all those gray or even dark areas and behaviors? The Newsroom feels like it could be from the 1980s, call me nuts but the closest that come to mind are "Hotel" and "Scarecrow and Ms. King". Different genres of course and The Newsroom so much more grown up, but the "tone" seems to be same. And i think have been waiting for something like this. A positively uplifting show, honest but not bleak, which makes me laugh without being a sitcom or comedy even. For our times i think it is rather unique, don't you think? :)moreless
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Best show I've seen since House !

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By FannyBonnemayre, Dec 07, 2012

I really "felt in love" with this show ! I love the West Wing that is why I first watch The Newsroom. The first episodes really convinced me. I liked the characters right away.

The episode 4 (the ending scene) is for me what lunches the show. This episode's ending is extraordinary. I've rewatched episode 1,2,3 with another perspective.

Even if there is obviously romance and rivality between some characters, it's pleasant to see that it doesn't concern the main team. The solidarity between them is awesome. It's what was pleasant also in the West Wing.

When I talked about this show with my friends they said : "No, the plot doesn't interest me. It's going to be office romance and It's so much more than that ! Sure there is some but it's almost non existent compared to the rest.

Anyway I don't know how I'm going to be able to wait until june ! I hope we'll get a full season because 10 episodes is not enough !

Please don't be stopped by the plot. It's great ! Give it a try ! :)

Long life to The Newroom !moreless
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Dissapointing drama

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By stafdude, Sep 18, 2012

What could have been a new type of show educating us about whats 'actually' in and behind the news turned out to be an ordinary relationship drama. 'Mackenzie' is in a constant state of hysterics, resembling more a 5 year old spoiled child (screaming for ice cream) than an educated reporter. I had big hopes for 'Maggie' as the actor had prev appeared in a strong role on 'in Treatment'. Boy was I dissapointed. In fact, the main female characters (with the exception of 'Sloan') are not portrayed as emancipated highly educated professionals - but rather as hysterical, hormonally driven sluts with less than all indians in the canoe.

This is all very dissapointing since the main plot is so very interesting and promising. Why spoil it all with gutter drama? Besides making no sense it completely spoils any attempts to display an alternative world view contrasting everyday mainstream 'FOX' (and its ilks) reporting.moreless
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Love the show and all the characters...

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By Lia82, Aug 30, 2012

Maybe it's not all that people expect,news wise...we are not shown how the news pieces come to life, but I think this is so much more, just because the name of the TVShow is "The Newsroom" doesn't mean it's all about that!!! It was very weel casted, they all click together...what I love about this show are the characters,each one is unique and full of layers,I specially love Sloan (sweet yet rough around the edges) and Mackenzie's outbrusts!! Can wait for more eps...loved it!moreless
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Why add absurdity?
I really enjoy the news issues that are brought to the show. But why add slapstick to the program. The scene last night with Jeff ...

By reb124, Aug 20, 2012

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First Impressions
So its been about two days since the series premiere, and I just wanted to gauge what everyone thinks about in regards to the seri...

By zega190, Jun 26, 2012

09/28/12

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Liberal bias is becoming blatant in 'The Greater Fool'
The Liberal bias of the writers and producers of this show is becoming so blatant that it's almost laughable. First off, the aged ...

By sleeper1428, Aug 27, 2012

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Yet another foot stomping, red-faced tirade from Mac
Yet another foot stomping, red-faced tirade from Mac. She's becoming a one trick pony. I think she would be fantastic cast in th...

By IzzyDeadYet1st, Aug 20, 2012

08/20/12

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News Night 2.0 or West Wing 2.0 ?
Is it just me or do bits of the The Newsroom feel like Sorkin has been doing a copy and paste job from his old West Wing scripts? ...

By Gully_Foyle, Aug 13, 2012

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