The Newsroom

Name: The Newsroom
Genre: Drama
Released: 2012-06-24
Cast: Jeff Daniels, Emily Mortimer, John Gallagher Jr., Alison Pill, Thomas Sadoski

2012 | 3 seasons | 60 min | Drama

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It won an Emmy and it's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had middling reviews (50% on Rotten Tomatoes). A safe bet when you want something reliable.

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. If you loved The West Wing, start here. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
The mood: Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace: 3 seasons: a few weeks of evenings, hour-long episodes, about 25 hours in all.
What might put you off: Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.
Critics were cooler on it than audiences.

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.

How it earned its rating

CriticsBelow par
50% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesSolid
8.1 out of 10
AwardsStrong
Won 1 Emmy: Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series. Won 1 Critics' Choice Award: Critics' Choice Television Award: Most Exciting New Series. Also nominated for 4 more Emmys, 2 Golden Globes and 2 SAG Awards.
Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 3 seasons and reached a solid audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 462K people sought it out in the past year