So Aaron Sorkin's back with a new drama series on tv. The Newsroom on HBO. While I do find it a little strange having Sorkin on cable tv, for this series, its probably the best...and so far no major nudity! So a plus there!
The show does not star any of my people...but they are all good people. Jeff Daniels, Emily Mortimer, Alison Pill, Dev Patel, Olivia Munn are all excellent...even Sam Waterston is excellent! Plus a few new people who I'm going to enjoy.
I like her concept of a proper news show that presents all sides. I like the relationships. And I like that its in New York.
There are plenty of links or references with previous Sorkin shows, including a character named Margaret Jordan! The only problem I have is that I tend to compare things that happen to characters from The West Wing or Studio 60. I found many things in the 2nd episode very 'Josh', 'Donna', Leo, Matt etc.
But I think that will go away soon...and is mostly to blame on the fact that I'm halfway through rewatching The West Wing!
So far only 3 episodes have aired, but I think I've liked the 2nd one best...or maybe the pilot. Its already been picked up for a 2nd season, so I'm sure there are plenty more great things to come!
-Seeing as she's been in every other Sorkin show, I wonder how long it will be before Felicity Huffman makes a guest appearance! -Maybe some old Sorkin peeps will pop up too....
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Carlie
