'The Newsroom' - Season 1 Review

Published: Sept. 2, 2012, 8:29 a.m.

b"(0-26 minutes are spoiler free, 26-48 minutes contain spoilers)\\n\\nScreen Verdict returns to TV drama as this week Matt and Jonathan discuss Aaron Sorkin's new show on HBO, The Newsroom. After sharing their thoughts on Sorkin (Hint: Matt's favourite show is The West Wing) they go over the premise and the major players in The Newsroom.\\n\\nAfter discussing some of the characters as 'the Jay Leno of news' and 'a lock for next year's Emmys' the boys share their interest in the news stories, politics and personal relationships explored in the show. At the end of the spoiler free segment they provide their Screen Verdict rating for the season.\\n\\nIn the spoiler half of the podcast Matt and Jonathan go into further detail on the plot developments of the season including who they want to end up with whom, their take on the political debate and what their hopes and expectations are for season two.\\n\\nFor all our reviews, polls and competitions Like us at - http://www.facebook.com/ScreenVerdictPodcast"