The Newsroom Overhauls Writing Staff
The Newsroom has been renewed for Season 2, but many behind the scenes will not be penning a Will McAvoy monologue next summer.
That's because HBO has let go of many series writers. Though the numbers vary based on reports, the network released a statement defending this decision as anything but a reaction to many harsh reviews.
“Every year each show reassesses the needs of its writing staffs,” HBO said. “This process is nothing out of the ordinary.”
After a strong premiere, many critics - including yours truly - have taken The Newsroom to task for its depiction of women, its uneven relationships and its over-reliance on hindsight as a technique for media criticism.
But viewers have clearly been responding in the positive. The Newsroom averages approximately two million households per week, with last Sunday's episode its highest-rated to date.
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July 27th, 2012 3:25 PM
Show is an unpolished gem!
Most critics simply dont like to be the "ones" who are being criticized through the shows main protagonist. The rest of the public mainly doesnt even understend the show just like they dont understand the country they are living in.
July 21st, 2012 6:56 PM
I think if Sorkin is still writing, I think The Newsroom will still be horrendously mediocre.
But at least this shows that they are worried that, while Sorkinites will be hooked on it, the mass populace will grow weary and not watch this abysmal show.
Rank: Regular Character
July 21st, 2012 12:42 AM
Fail !
July 20th, 2012 8:01 PM
As long as Aaron Sorkin is still writing I think The Newsroom will be fine...hopefully.