The whole drama is extremely idealized, dedicated to news that is detached from entanglements of interests and political struggles. Most of the characters in the play are real "newsmen" and are very "kind". The protagonist Will is a big-name announcer. Driven by his ex-girlfriend, he has changed from a neutral who pleases the audience to a sharp critic, and he takes care of his subordinates. The episode where the entire newsroom lined up to pay ransoms to journalists in Egypt was heartwarming. The heroine Mechanzie is mature and funny, with a pioneering leadership spirit, and she is also my favorite character. Producer Don is dark and real, and never compromises on journalism. Economic commentator Sloan is socially inept but professionally invincible. The Japanese-American mixed-race professional woman is extremely attractive. Their boss, Charlie, is a real veteran, and the bluffing at the last crucial moment is decisive, like a dying comeback of a gambling movie.
In terms of news broadcasting, the newsroom adheres to the principles of truthfulness, sharpness, and no grandstanding. They comment on the news according to their conscience and have a position. When broadcasting major news such as the shooting of a congresswoman, the killing of bin Laden, the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, etc., the newsroom adheres to the principle of sufficient information and never follows suit. Attacks on the Tea Party (particularly exploiting the disenfranchisement of underclass voters and political donations from big chaebols) and their innovative approach to general election debates are all manifestations of insisting on "opinions" in the news. These spirits are worth learning by journalists.
Idealistic organizations will inevitably suffer setbacks in reality, and the editorial room must also struggle against forces from all walks of life, especially its own employer and the capital behind it. The conspiracy in the show was finally exposed, and veteran Charlie put a lot of effort into suspending the pressure on Will. But such pressure will not stop, because the sea of reality will not stop eroding the ideal reef. Look forward to the next season to see how the NSA's illegal operations are exposed.
View more about The Newsroom reviews
