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The Newsroom

2012–2014 · Drama · 3 seasons · ★ 8.1

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Synopsis of The Newsroom

The Newsroom follows the behind-the-scenes drama of a late-night news show on Atlantis Cable News (ACN), a fictional cable news network based in New York. Will McAvoy (Jeff Daniels) is the show's anchor, a journalist known for avoiding anything that might upset anyone and for being difficult to work with. When he returns from vacation, he finds that much of his staff has requested transfers. His boss, Charlie Skinner (Sam Waterston), has hired his ex-girlfriend MacKenzie McHale (Emily Mortimer) as executive producer. She arrives determined to bring real, fact-based reporting back to the newsroom. Along with Jim Harper, Maggie Jordan and the rest of the news team, MacKenzie tries to keep the show afloat as the network's commercial, political and corporate pressures collide with the personal relationships of everyone involved.

«More as the story develops.»

3seasons
25episodes
60 minper episode
8.1audience scoreTMDB · 785 votes
8.6IMDb rating136,800 votes

Seasons of The Newsroom

Season 1Season 12012 · 10 ep. · ★ 7.4Season 2Season 22013 · 9 ep. · ★ 7.2Season 3Season 32014 · 6 ep. · ★ 7.5

Cast by The Newsroom

Jeff DanielsJeff DanielsWill McAvoy25 episodes
Emily MortimerEmily MortimerMacKenzie McHale25 episodes
John Gallagher Jr.John Gallagher Jr.James Harper25 episodes
Alison PillAlison PillMargaret Jordan25 episodes
Thomas SadoskiThomas SadoskiDon Keefer25 episodes
Dev PatelDev PatelNeelamani Sampat25 episodes
Olivia MunnOlivia MunnSloan Sabbith25 episodes
Sam WaterstonSam WaterstonCharlie Skinner25 episodes
Chris ChalkChris ChalkGary Cooper24 episodes
Margaret JudsonMargaret JudsonTess Westin24 episodes
Adina PorterAdina PorterKendra James23 episodes
John F. CarpenterJohn F. CarpenterHerb Wilson23 episodes
Thomas MatthewsThomas MatthewsMartin Stallworth22 episodes
Trieu TranTrieu TranJoey Phan22 episodes
Wynn EverettWynn EverettTamara Hart19 episodes
Charlie WeirauchCharlie WeirauchJake Watson19 episodes
Riley VoelkelRiley VoelkelJenna Johnson15 episodes
Chris MessinaChris MessinaReese Lansing14 episodes
Jane FondaJane FondaLeona Lansing10 episodes
Grace GummerGrace GummerHallie Shea10 episodes
David HarbourDavid HarbourElliot Hirsch10 episodes
Marcia Gay HardenMarcia Gay HardenRebecca Halliday10 episodes
Kelen ColemanKelen ColemanLisa Lambert7 episodes
Sarah Scott DavisSarah Scott DavisTerry Smith7 episodes
Chasty BallesterosChasty BallesterosTea7 episodes
Hamish LinklaterHamish LinklaterJerry Dantana6 episodes
Constance ZimmerConstance ZimmerTaylor Warren5 episodes
Hope DavisHope DavisNina Howard5 episodes
Terry CrewsTerry CrewsLonny Church5 episodes
Nick GehlfussNick GehlfussRoss Kessler4 episodes
Marque RichardsonMarque RichardsonMark Gage4 episodes
Andy WagnerAndy WagnerKen Weinraub4 episodes
Victoria Garcia-KelleherVictoria Garcia-KelleherMillie4 episodes
B.J. NovakB.J. NovakLucas Pruit4 episodes
Joel JohnstoneJoel JohnstoneCameron4 episodes
Salli Richardson-WhitfieldSalli Richardson-WhitfieldJane Barrow3 episodes
Aya CashAya CashShelly Wexler3 episodes
Roderick HillRoderick HillEric Sweeney3 episodes
Jimmi SimpsonJimmi SimpsonJack Spaniel3 episodes
Brian HoweBrian HoweBarry Lasenthal3 episodes

Technical Details

Created by
Aaron Sorkin
Address
Alan Poul, Greg Mottola, Anthony Hemingway, Jeremy Podeswa, Lesli Linka Glatter
Writing
Aaron Sorkin, Ian Reichbach
Photography
Todd McMullen, David J. Miller
Production
Scott Rudin, Alan Poul, Aaron Sorkin
Executive Producer
Scott Rudin, Alan Poul, Aaron Sorkin
Production companies
HBO
Network or Platform
HBO
Country
United States
Original Language
English
Premiere
June 24, 2012
Last Episode
December 14, 2014 (3x06)
Status
Ended
Type
Fiction
Awards
Won 1 Emmy Award; 10 wins and 34 nominations in total.
Links
IMDb · TMDB · Official Website

Trivia about The Newsroom

To do his research, Sorkin was invited to appear off camera on MSNBC's Countdown with Keith Olbermann in 2010 and spent some time following Hardball with Chris Matthews.
Each episode, with a script of 80 to 90 pages, took nine days to shoot, compared with the six or seven pages a day typical of broadcast network dramas.
2.1 million viewers tuned in for the U.S. premiere, one of HBO's most-watched series premieres since 2008.
Thomas Sadoski said it amused him that a scene in which his character announces the death of Osama bin Laden on an airplane had become a widely shared internet meme.
The name Leona Lansing combines those of two successful businesswomen: real estate developer Leona Helmsley and former Paramount Pictures chief executive Sherry Lansing.
Chris Matthews' son, Thomas, joined the cast as Martin Stallworth, the associate producer of the fictional show.
HBO renewed "The Newsroom" for a third season of six episodes and announced it would be the last, after the second season was cut down to nine hours due to production problems and costly reshoots.
In September 2013, Jeff Daniels announced that the series had been renewed before HBO made the official confirmation public, which led to several months of confusion about its future.

Sources: Wikipedia (English)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many seasons does The Newsroom have?

The Newsroom has 3 seasons and 25 episodes in total.

Where to Watch The Newsroom in Spain?

The Newsroom is available on HBO Max and HBO Max Amazon Channel with a subscription.

Has The Newsroom ended?

Yes. The Newsroom has ended, and its final episode aired on December 14, 2014.

Who is in The Newsroom?

The main cast includes Jeff Daniels (Will McAvoy), Emily Mortimer (MacKenzie McHale), John Gallagher Jr. (James Harper) and Alison Pill (Margaret Jordan).

Who created The Newsroom?

The Newsroom is a creation of Aaron Sorkin.

How long does it take to watch all of The Newsroom?

With episodes of about 60 minutes, watching all 25 episodes takes approximately 25 hours.

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