The Newsroom (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Series · ★ 8.1
Released in 2012, The Newsroom is a drama series.
What it’s about. A behind-the-scenes look at the people who make a nightly cable-news program. Focusing on a network anchor, his new executive producer, the newsroom staff and their boss, 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.
Who’s in it. The Newsroom stars Jeff Daniels as Will McAvoy, Emily Mortimer as MacKenzie McHale, John Gallagher Jr. as James Harper and Alison Pill as Margaret Jordan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.1/10, The Newsroom sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Newsroom page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Newsroom tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Newsroom (2012)?
- In US, The Newsroom is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Newsroom worth watching?
- The Newsroom holds an audience score of 8.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Newsroom?
- The Newsroom stars Jeff Daniels, Emily Mortimer, John Gallagher Jr., Alison Pill and Thomas Sadoski.
- When was The Newsroom released?
- The Newsroom was released in 2012.