The Newsroom: Season 2

TV-MA

2013

Created by Aaron Sorkin
96%
9 episodes
Drama
HBO

Media drama series from Oscar-winner Aaron Sorkin (The Social Network) following the people who make a nightly cable-news program, starring... More

Media drama series from Oscar-winner Aaron Sorkin (The Social Network) following the people who make a nightly cable-news program, starring Jeff Daniels in an Emmy-winning role.

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Where to watch The Newsroom: Season 2

The Newsroom: Season 2 is available to stream in Australia... More now on Google TV and Apple TV Store and Foxtel and Binge.

The Newsroom: Season 2 episodes

First Thing We Do, Let's Kill All the Lawyers

Will and the "News Night" staff are questioned by their... More lawyer about a story they've aired that's become a network crisis. An on-air remark by Will has him pulled from 9/11 anniversary coverage. Jim volunteers to cover for an embed reporter on the Romney campaign and Neal investigates the beginnings of Occupy Wall Street.

The Genoa Tip

A tip on a story that will ultimately cripple the... More network starts to become more real. Mackenzie and Sloan continue to push Will on drones as Don urges Will to advocate for Troy Davis. Maggie is un-friended by her roommate, but gets the assignment she's been begging for. Neal gets arrested on Wall Street.

Willie Pete

Will continues his mission to civilize by telling Nina Howard... More the truth. A new witness to the Genoa story emerges on Twitter, and in New Hampshire, Jim's efforts to have his questions answered continue to fall on deaf ears.

Unintended Consequences

Maggie tries to convince Rebecca that she’s fine following her... More shattering trip to Africa with Gary. An Occupy Wall Street protester with a Black Op lead refuses to cooperate with Neal and Jerry after an on-air interview with Will goes poorly. Jim lands Hallie a one -on-one, but gets heat from Mac as a result.

News Night with Will McAvoy

Will is distracted during his telecast by a phone call... More and an unflattering Twitter post. Charlie gets a visit from a longtime friend at the Office of Naval Intelligence, who has knowledge of Operation Genoa. Sloan phases from humiliation to rage following a revenge posting. The newsroom traverses the slippery slope separating fact from fiction.

One Step Too Many

Mac and Charlie score a key witness, a retired Marine... More general, in their attempt to corroborate Jerry's Operation Genoa story. Will follows Nina's lead to soften his image by making an impromptu appearance on a morning talk show. Jim gets unexpected company during his reunion with Hallie, who's in town to cover a Romney rally.

Red Team III

Rebecca pieces together the events leading to ACN's decision to... More air Dantana's special report on Operation Genoa; repercussions from the special report threaten to ruin "News Night.

Election Night, Part I

In the wake of Leona's refusal to accept the resignations... More of three top ACN talents, "News Night" goes forward with its 2012 election coverage, featuring Will in the unlikely role of director of morale. Sloan is perturbed that her book was auctioned off with a forged signature, while Mac tasks Neal to fix a faulty Wikipedia page. Mindful that Charlie wants a screw-up-free evening, Jim weighs the cons of retracting a call he made too soon. The team deliberates whether to hold off on a story that might affect a tight Senate race.

Election Night, Part II

As Election Night 2012 winds down, Will and Charlie await... More a decision from Reese that may impact their future at ACN, and that of the entire senior staff. Sloan learns the identity of the anonymous winning bidder for her book; Don discusses a countersuit against Dantana with Rebecca; Will has a revelation while Charlie shares his. Season two finale.

The Newsroom: Season 2 | Ratings & Reviews

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Audience score rating

"Season 1 review: What might be the most alluring part of The Newsroom is that it's clear Sorkin wants the show to be enormous, filled with characters of all stripes and able to take on innumerable storylines."

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Hollywood Reporter

"Season 1 review: The Newsroom is a message-driven delight - at least for liberals."

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Slant Magazine

"Season 1 review: Newsroom is both entertaining and irritating. The info is important and good, but the quipping banter with which it's delivered, isn't."

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New York Post

"Season 1 review: Frustration is the overwhelming feeling coming out of watching the entire first season of The Newsroom."

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We Got This Covered

"Season 1 review: The Newsroom is the worst of Aaron Sorkin and the best of Aaron Sorkin; you can't have one without the other, and I'll wager that anyone who's ever enjoyed his work must know that."

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Vulture

"Season 1 review: While not without charms, these soap-opera elements feel like time-killers, distracting from the pointed commentary where Sorkin's main focus resides."

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