Board logo

Subject: The Newsroom Season 1-3 General Discussion Thread (Spoilers) [Print This Page]
Author: codebreaker    Time: 6-19-2012 20:27     Subject: The Newsroom Season 1-3 General Discussion Thread (Spoilers)


The Newsroom Premieres on HBO on June 24, 2012



From the mind of Aaron Sorkin, creator of The West Wing and screenwriter of The Social Network and Moneyball,  comes The Newsroom,  a behind-the-scenes look at the people who make a nightly cable-news program. Focusing on a network anchor (played by Jeff Daniels), his new executive producer (Emily Mortimer), the newsroom staff (John Gallagher, Jr., Alison Pill, Thomas Sadoski, Olivia Munn, Dev Patel) and their boss (Sam Waterston), 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.

Source
Homepage

Discuss Anything About The Newsroom Here



[ Last edited by codebreaker at 5-30-2013 18:53 ]
Author: bala    Time: 6-24-2012 08:26

This will be the first thing i watch tomorrow
Author: bala    Time: 6-25-2012 08:17     Subject: We Just Decided To

Well this was nice extended pilot and i enjoyed watching it but it got better longer i watched it but you need a lot patience to watch this show as it's same pace as west wing which mean each episode will cover one major news story this one was oil spill which people remember happen few years back.

So it nice to find out at the end she was in audience but he doesn't know which means she is responsible for his breakdown on national TV.
Author: bala    Time: 7-2-2012 07:58     Subject: Newsnight 2.0

Well another good episode on what to do when your guest cancel and you don't have backup but seeing Grace from secret life was amusing. That fisco with e-mail system was crazy i mean what a way to reveal their secret to all employees in the company .
Author: bala    Time: 7-3-2012 02:24     Subject: Renewed

Aaron Sorkin's broadcasting drama The Newsroom will return for a second season, having premiered on June 24 to solid ratings.

Source
Author: codebreaker    Time: 7-5-2012 02:38     Subject: 1x01 We Just Decided To

What a start with the question time and if his statistics are right then how can they say the US is the greatest in the world and I wished Maggie would stick to just one name,  just because the oil rig story was in yellow and it was Jim who brought it to their attention they were so slow to react which was interesting and how ironic it turned red after the news
Author: bala    Time: 7-5-2012 02:49     Subject: Reply 11#11 codebreaker's post

Well because people don't know stats unless they look for it
Author: codebreaker    Time: 7-5-2012 04:55     Subject: 1x02 News Night 2.0

The thought of Maggie hiding under the bed while her boyfriend was making out with his ex was amusing and Mackenzie saying it's a good job you weren't facing the other way after Jim said about getting shot in the ass was funny but the news story being a disaster and how they tried to fix it was interesting
Author: bala    Time: 7-9-2012 09:53     Subject: The 112th Congress

Well this episode contains 6 months of time-line so they is a lot going on but i like how Will rubed his date into mckenzie face and than going say sorry and finds out she been dating a person for 3 months but didn't rub it in will face was rather sweet.
Author: codebreaker    Time: 7-11-2012 06:53     Subject: 1x03 The 112th Congress

The opening editorial comments from Will were great and him having lots of new dates was amusing but Mackenzie's face was priceless, Maggie bringing to their attention the religion of the guy that saved everyone was impressive considering it was important for the bomber
Author: bala    Time: 7-11-2012 06:59     Subject: Reply 17#17 codebreaker's post

Yes Maggie bring that up was important but it shows how good you must be make sure you cover all the facts it makes you wonder about News we listen on tv. How much of it factual and how much is it for ratings ?
Author: codebreaker    Time: 7-11-2012 07:05     Subject: Reply 18#18 bala's post

I would think ratings are slightly more important but being the first to report breaking news is crucial
Author: bala    Time: 7-11-2012 07:23     Subject: Reply 19#19 codebreaker's post

Yeah i imagine so but i would like to know what real news broadcaster think of this show whether it realistic or not ?.
Author: codebreaker    Time: 7-11-2012 07:27     Subject: Reply 20#20 bala's post

The way they relate this to real news headlines does make this more interesting
Author: bala    Time: 7-11-2012 07:32     Subject: Reply 21#21 codebreaker's post

If you living in America but Exxo Oil leak was only one i recognised from the series.
Author: bala    Time: 7-16-2012 06:50     Subject: i ll try to fix you

So another good episode i got feel sorry for Will because all his date had issues but getting wine thrown in his face was rather amusing but the amount of times was ridiculous. What he did with the women gun was rather impressive . I have got to learn that trick because it certainly looks cool.

Fixing him on date with her roomate but her boyfriend ringing her while she speaking to him was so out of line. He really see that guy as a threat. He is happy but she is mad but seriously she certainly more attractive than her.

Mckenzie finding out about the non-compete clause surprised her but than finding out all those news stories about his dating life was from their own network in attempt to fire him was a nice twist.

[ Last edited by bala at 7-16-2012 14:52 ]
Author: codebreaker    Time: 7-18-2012 10:20     Subject: 1x04 I'll Try to Fix You

I had felling Will wouldn't kiss Nina after she talked about her take down column and Maggie ringing Jim while her boyfriend rang Lisa with the distinctive ring tone was amusing and the others having to put up with the big foot debate was cruel and a good call in no reporting she was dead like the other news stations
Author: bala    Time: 7-23-2012 07:50     Subject: Amen

Well i think most of us know what happen in Egypt last year with uprising against the govenment and this episode covered that but when the reporter they hired get capture it was great to see Will pay out his own pocket but what the crew did at the end was nice in reference Rudy situation mentioned earlier  
Author: bala    Time: 7-24-2012 08:21     Subject: News

BROKEN NEWS NEWS

... The integrity of journalism must be protected, and in doing so, The Newsroom creator Aaron Sorkin has fired the entire writing staff of his HBO show. Except for his ex-girlfriend Corinne Kinsbury, who writes on the show. She stays. Because Sorkin's art imitates his life, and characters Mackenzie and Will need that spark and tension in this drama about fixing everything that's wrong with America AND hilarious relationship problems! [The Daily]

http://www.thedaily.com/page/201 ... nt-sorkin-newsroom/
Author: codebreaker    Time: 7-26-2012 13:46     Subject: 1x05 Amen

Maggie hitting the glass door twice in Jim's face was unfortunate and what a nice ending with them all putting their hands in their pockets after finding out Will pay out his own pocket
Author: codebreaker    Time: 7-30-2012 00:16

This has now been added to the flash site
Author: codebreaker    Time: 8-6-2012 08:58     Subject: 1x06 Bullies

Will paying a therapist for four years not knowing he died two yeas ago and his son had taken over was a crazy waste of money and Maggie was lucky to still had a job after putting LOL on a condolence card by mistake, Sloan catching the Japanese translator miss quoting her was brilliant and going rouge on air I thought was great but sad her source offered to resign until she lied on air to save his job
Author: codebreaker    Time: 8-6-2012 11:18     Subject: 1x07 - 5/1

What the anonymous source said when he contacts Charlie was incredible considering he was spot on but trying to pre-empt what the president was going to say interesting great and those on the plane must of been frustrated not being able to talk but Will doing a runner from his body guard was amusing
Author: bala    Time: 8-6-2012 11:44     Subject: Reply 38#38 codebreaker's post

I think we all knew what the news story was going to be but jim saying i love you when he doesn't mean it certainly put light on the serious story. Yes Will getting high without realise that major news story was going to breaK was amusing.
Author: bala    Time: 8-13-2012 09:04     Subject: The Blackout, Part 1: Tragedy Porn

With the title like that you knew how the episode will end but it was interesting way when mackenzie asked for sign from god  she really wasn't expect that but she seemed happy about it but weather news was amusing since they knew they could be a blackout
Author: shinny    Time: 8-15-2012 12:41

Love this show!
Author: codebreaker    Time: 8-17-2012 10:59     Subject: 1x08 The Blackout, Part 1 Tragedy Porn

The News of the World not being the only one suspected of hacking was interesting and Sloan grabbing Neal for his comment about her ass was amusing
Author: bala    Time: 8-17-2012 11:01     Subject: Reply 45#45 codebreaker's post

Well we knew it was world wide it that they couldn't prove it overseas since they hide it quite well
Author: bala    Time: 8-21-2012 09:39     Subject: The Blackout, Part 2: Mock Debate

Well so much for the blackout it sort out just after mckenzie  fantastic speech but who would thought Neil trolling to uncover the internet person death threat against Will   .
Author: codebreaker    Time: 8-24-2012 06:59     Subject: 1x09 The Blackout, Part 2 Mock Debate

What a shame the power came on just after Mackenzie great speech but was that another act of God that turned it off in the first place and poor woman trying on dresses while Maggie and Jim was trying to get the story from her old room-mate
Author: bala    Time: 8-24-2012 07:27     Subject: Reply 50#50 codebreaker's post

There never expected her go off script on the air and her store getting spray painted
Author: bala    Time: 8-29-2012 09:54     Subject: The Greater Fool

Well what a season finale i honestly don't know where to start so he get admitted to hospital because stress he has experience over past 1 year where he want give up but the nurse give him a story about voter registration off he goes. The sex and city reference was rather amusing consider what happen to her with the bus i had a feeling he was on the bus   .
Author: codebreaker    Time: 9-8-2012 22:34     Subject: 1x10 The Greater Fool

It's a good job Will's security guy knew about the pills he was taking before he collapsed but Mackenzie attacking him in hospital was amusing and the heads up about Will being high on air was interesting considering it was from a hacked phone
Author: bala    Time: 6-15-2013 11:33     Subject: Season 2 posters

Pick your favourite



Posters-scroll down

[ Last edited by bala at 6-15-2013 19:34 ]
Author: codebreaker    Time: 7-15-2013 12:03     Subject: 2x01 First Thing We Do, Let's Kill All the Lawyers

The way Mackenzie managed the voice over on the phone during a live broadcast was impressive but being pissed after Will ignored her instructions was understandable
Author: bala    Time: 7-16-2013 08:51     Subject: Reply 66#66 codebreaker's post

That was rather impressive editing but it does look like there big story brewing and i can't wait to find out what the story.
Author: codebreaker    Time: 7-23-2013 03:44     Subject: 2x02 The Genoa Tip

The lengths Maggie went to in order to try and get the you-tube video taken down was impressive but you just knew she wouldn't take it down so being un-friended by her room-mate after she seen it was expected, Will going to bail out Neal when he was arrested was interesting
Author: bala    Time: 7-23-2013 05:48     Subject: Reply 74#74 codebreaker's post

Yes the length she went through was impressive but her friend was right she did ask her whether she was interested in him and she lied but she reep what she done. I am really surprised she didn't slap her . Neal really bitten off more than he can chew with the protesters good thing he uploaded the video as evidence to news server .
Author: bala    Time: 7-29-2013 10:03     Subject: Willie Pete

Well the fact Will and Nina are hooking up will make mckenzie mad but the fact Nina know what phone message was risky but lie when asked was surprised until we saw where she was . Getting kick off the bus because they would stick to right question was amusing. . They finally got confirmation via twitter about the attack was just plain crazy.
Author: codebreaker    Time: 7-30-2013 18:57     Subject: 2x03 Willie Pete

You have to feel sorry for Jim when his questions continued to fall on deaf ears and all because it was a free tour bus and the other reporters were scared to ask the awkward questions
Author: bala    Time: 8-6-2013 08:25     Subject: Unintended Consequences

After Will blasted her on national tv it had an Unintended Consequences as she has information big story they found and needed her contact but all those people trying to apologise to her were amusing as everyone of them couldn't help but insult her.
Author: codebreaker    Time: 8-7-2013 00:57     Subject: 2x04 Unintended Consequences

Wow the kids reaction when the cameras followed Maggie into the class room in Africa was sad and Daniel hiding under the bed was understandable but at the cost of the cameraman's life was tragic, Jim getting a kiss from his arch rival was nice but I thought he would make the first move
Author: codebreaker    Time: 8-13-2013 06:04     Subject: 2x05 News Night With Will McAvoy

I'm not surprised Will was distracted during a telecast considering his dad died only minutes before and poor Sloan being humiliated but using her rage to deck the guy was priceless
Author: bala    Time: 8-13-2013 09:43     Subject: Reply 86#86 codebreaker's post

Yes but he was at least he was professional about it which was great but Mckenzie trying protect him was getting rather annoying with Neil telling him about a women he ignored which is rather stupid that a women would go on twitter and have a go at someone because he didn't recognise her. What is this world coming to when people expect that if your famous you should know everyone and act like everyone is important. People have various life problem it's hard to be considerate all the time.  

Sorry rant over but this whole twitter thing really annoys me when you take pot shot at people just because you had a bad day.

Slone i felt bad because she really didn't deserve that but that was a good punch.
Author: bala    Time: 8-19-2013 07:19     Subject: One Step Too Many

Well now we know what issue for investigation so it was fake even with all that fact checking but the editing of the raw footage was one step too far to fit the story.
Author: codebreaker    Time: 8-19-2013 13:49     Subject: 2x06 One Step Too Many

Having to investigate all the facts was interesting but the General seemed a little to keen to go on TV in disguise and Jim's unexpected company during his diner date with Hallie fascinating
Author: bala    Time: 8-26-2013 07:55     Subject: Red Team III

Well Mac, Will and will's boss trying to resign didn't go to plan but it was a good idea consider they allowed fake story to be broadcast but McKenzie figure out the edited footage thanks to the clock was smart thinking shame she didn't notice it before
Author: shinny    Time: 8-26-2013 12:53

They should have went with Jim's gut!
Author: spratt89    Time: 8-27-2013 02:34

UPDATE FROM LBJ:

I am sorry but we received complaint from a company which said that it is asking on behalf of HBO, so we have made the show unavailable. We will hide them for at least 15 days.
Author: romeoumulisa    Time: 8-27-2013 12:12

Well this sounds to me like you are not legitimate or am I mistaking something here? Because if you had the authorisation to show these shows in the first place, you could just fix things with HBO instead of hiding something for 15 days?
Author: codebreaker    Time: 8-27-2013 12:19     Subject: Reply 96#96 romeoumulisa's post

As this is the first time this has happened in six years there's no reason to think it's not legitimate but only admin could answer that
Author: codebreaker    Time: 8-27-2013 12:27     Subject: 2x07 Red Team III

I thought the footage sounded like it had been edited right from the start but what a shame Mackenzie didn't spot it earlier
Author: bala    Time: 9-10-2013 03:55     Subject: Election Night, Part 1

Well this was an important night for Newsnight,  the election but you just knew something was bound to go wrong but who would of  thought that the trade story would be another army news but no wonder Will got mad and decided to let other host attack him.  I don't understand why there are only 9 episode i thought it was going to be 10 because 9 is such a odd number
Author: codebreaker    Time: 9-10-2013 12:17     Subject: 2x08 Election Night, Part 1

Making another mistake so soon after the last one was unfortunate but didn't Charlie say if you make a mistake you should run, swim and never come back
Author: codebreaker    Time: 9-16-2013 12:49     Subject: 2x09 Election Night, Part 2

The whole team willing to resign if the other three go was understandable as vetting the bad story was a team effort and why on earth would Will tell Mackenzie the ring was a practical joke if he didn't want her to find out, Sloan not being able to get a word out was amusing and the proposal was a nice way to end the season
Author: bala    Time: 9-16-2013 22:25     Subject: Reply 103#103 codebreaker's post

Of all the things that happen in season finale,  the proposal has to be the most unexpected , which is great because you never imagined he would ask nor would you expected her to say Yes was a surprise, you would think they could of used that as cliffhanger for next season?. I suppose i like the fact everything got resolved so the extent that next season would be another news story.
Author: codebreaker    Time: 8-24-2014 23:55

The Newsroom Season 3: Copier Tease (HBO)
Author: codebreaker    Time: 9-15-2014 00:34

The Newsroom Season 3: Stolen Moments Tease (HBO)
Author: codebreaker    Time: 9-24-2014 23:24

The Newsroom Season 3: Invitation to the Set (HBO)
Author: codebreaker    Time: 11-8-2014 22:45

The Buzz: The Newsroom Season 3 Premiere (HBO)
The Newsroom Season 3: Critic Spot (HBO)
Author: codebreaker    Time: 11-10-2014 13:09     Subject: 3x01 Boston

What a start to the season covering the Boston Marathon bombings but Don using it to get out of jury service was sneaky and Neal using a new computer to open the documents on the flash drive on was rather careful as he was breaking the law
Author: codebreaker    Time: 11-10-2014 13:16

The Newsroom Season 3: Episode #1 Clip (HBO)
The Newsroom Season 3: Episode #2 Preview (HBO)
Author: bala    Time: 11-10-2014 13:19     Subject: Reply 110#110 codebreaker's post

Yes the boston marathon storyline was a good start to the season but Neal's eagerlism was bound to get him into trouble eventually but i am sad this is final season i am really going miss this series . Slone figuring out that the cable company was on sale couldn't of come at the worst time .
Author: codebreaker    Time: 11-16-2014 22:52

The Newsroom Season 3: Inside the Episode #2 (HBO)
The Newsroom Season 3: Episode #3 Preview (HBO)
Author: bala    Time: 11-18-2014 11:45     Subject: 3x02 Run

A lot of stuff happens in this episode and i really enjoy chatting various storyline. Lets start Neal obviously he would need lawyer but the whole situation was about whether or not use the information for broadcast and if they didn't Neal would be safe nothing would happen but Will protecting Neal was great.

Irresponsible tweet should be a lesson to those people who think social media is just for fun that tweet was really bad and it took her an hour to realise it but Charlie had no choice but to fire her.

The train situation which leads ethics discussion as whether Maggie did the right thing or not and in my mind she did she choose not to do it until he gave her permission.

Sloane finding out her boyfriend used her insider information to make money was interesting as lead to relationship conversation which was so amusing to watch and the way they both tried get out of conversation was so great it made unmissable situation with Slone admitted she likes having sex with him.
Author: bala    Time: 12-8-2014 12:28     Subject: 3x05 Oh Shenandoah

I know i missed comment on last 2 episodes but this episode had a shocker i really have to discuss i really can't believe what happen i know this is final season but kill him off was just too sad and next week the series finale .
Author: bala    Time: 12-16-2014 13:26     Subject: 3x06 What Kind of Day Has It Been?

What a series finale i don't know where to start but mckenzie taking Charlie job lead to a lot of internal promotions but neal shutting down the website from his phone was priceless.
Author: codebreaker    Time: 3-8-2015 04:26     Subject: 3x02 Run

Seeing Max from 2 Broke Girls playing a serious roll made a nice change and Maggie was sneaky recording that phone call while on the train but Neal was lucky he left before the FBI raid
Author: codebreaker    Time: 3-8-2015 05:02     Subject: 3x03 Main Justice

Threatening to broadcast the FBI raid live was a great way to get them to back down and Maggie's EPA scoop makes it to to news was great but what was revealed was bleak and Will being subpoenaed should be interesting
Author: codebreaker    Time: 3-8-2015 05:06

The Newsroom Season 3: Inside the Episode #3 (HBO)
The Newsroom Season 3: Episode #4 Preview (HBO)
Author: codebreaker    Time: 3-8-2015 05:38     Subject: 3x04 Contempt

Who would of thought it would go this far when Will refused to reveal the name of Neal's government source but the rush wedding before going to jail was nice
Author: codebreaker    Time: 3-8-2015 05:40

The Newsroom Season 3: Inside the Episode #4 (HBO)
The Newsroom Season 3: Episode #5 Preview (HBO)
Author: codebreaker    Time: 3-8-2015 06:30     Subject: 3x05 Oh Shenandoah

Ironic Will went to jail to protect Neal's government source not knowing she killed herself but still refusing to talk was amusing and Charlie dying after that news stunt was tragic
Author: codebreaker    Time: 3-8-2015 06:32

The Newsroom Season 3: Inside the Episode #5 (HBO)
The Newsroom Season 3: Episode #6 Preview (HBO)
Author: codebreaker    Time: 3-8-2015 07:11     Subject: 3x06 What Kind of Day Has It Been?

So we know what Will did the night before going to prison but getting Mackenzie pregnant could of been a lot worse if he was still inside but the time of the news couldn't of come at a worse time and the flashbacks were a nice way to wrap the series up and the music session in the garage was amusing
Author: codebreaker    Time: 3-8-2015 07:14

(WARNING: CONTAINS SPOILERS) The Newsroom Season 3: The Best of Charlie Skinner (HBO)
The Newsroom Season 3: Inside the Series Finale (HBO)



Welcome to FriendVista.com (http://www.friendvista.com/forum/) Powered by Discuz! 6.0.0