The Newsroom - HBO

HBO launched a new series this week starring Jeff Daniels and Emily Mortimer. Honestly I had very little interest in this because well, I thought it was about news. My wife wanted to watch it and I’m glad she pursued it. This shot to top of my list of must see TV. I was partially wrong on what it was about, but I’m glad to say, The Newsroom was so much more than I thought and it was just amazing television. I can’t give this show enough praise. This kept me tightly engaged from the first minute. The dialog is amazing and lightening speed (Reminds me of House of Lies, another favorite of mine). All the characters are different and a blast to watch. Jeff Daniels had me glued to the screen. I don’t know if his characters is arrogant or under pressure or doesn’t care or losing his memory from vertigo drugs. None the less, a brilliant man that has conflicts with everybody.

Directed by Aaron Sorkin, this is a thought provoking, expertly paced, artistic piece of work. The Newsroom is what goes on behind a national news organization. Personal relationships only entrench the news concept more deeply.

I loved this show most probably because of the direction The Newsroom wants to lead you too. In a nutshell, News stations have drifted from facts into biased opinions. After only one episode, I would guess this will be one of the main agenda’s for the show.

Check out this opening sequence that might catch your attention.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKklog0T9a4
Daniels character doesn’t do these soliloquies through the rest of the show, but his passion and thoughts are on his sleeve. Great television.

I believe there are ways to watch the full episode. Youtube perhaps?

I watch Veep too when I remember it’s on. It is obviously all political, but all with humorous intent. In ways it’s fascinating with a grain of truth, but that’s what makes it fun, and watchable. Despite that it still represents a whole other world I can’t relate too. I’ll watch it when it’s on and if I run across it.