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The Newsreader

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2021 | 3 seasons | Drama

Friday Night Flickearly rating

Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it drew serious awards attention. Make plans for this one.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong character drama.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
3 seasons: a few weeks of evenings.
What might put you off
Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.

An unconventional relationship in a world on the cusp of change; a star newsreader and an ambitious bisexual reporter join forces in a ruthless 1986 newsroom, as events unfold that will change their lives.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    100% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsStrong

    Won 1 DGA Award: Australian Directors Guild Awards: Best Direction in a TV or SVOD Drama Series Episode. Plus 18 other awards.

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Ran for 3 seasons and reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 201K people sought it out in the past year

Season by season

The show overall is a Friday Night Flick. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 2 is the high point.

  1. Weeknight Watch
    Season 12021 · 6 episodes · 6.8 out of 10
    Weeknight
  2. Saturday Special
    Season 22023 · 6 episodes · 7.7 out of 10
    Saturday
  3. Weeknight Watch
    Season 32025 · 6 episodes · 6.7 out of 10
    Weeknight

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Cast & crew

Created by Michael Lucas

  • Anna TorvHelen Norville
  • Sam ReidDale Jennings
  • William McInnesLindsay Cunningham
  • Michelle Lim DavidsonNoelene Kim
  • Marg DowneyEvelyn Walters
  • Chum EhelepolaDennis Tibb
  • Stephen PeacockeRob Rickards
  • Philippa NortheastKay Walters
  • Daniel HenshallBill McFarlane