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Season 1 – The Newsreader

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In the cutthroat world of a commercial TV news, 1986, ambitious reporter Dale Jennings and notoriously “difficult” news star Helen Norville find themselves paired together. Covering an extraordinary chain of news events from the Challenger Disaster, to Halley’s Comet, to the AIDS crisis, Dale and Helen’s personal and professional lives begin to intertwine. This is a story of a grand, unconventional relationship in a world on the cusp of change.
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The Newsreader — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

An engrossing recreation of the 1980s television beat, The Newsreader mines authentic drama and laughs thanks to its verisimilitude and a commanding Anna Torv.

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Nina Metz Chicago Tribune 12/20/2024
4/4
This is a terrific show about ambition, egos, office gossip and the thrill of covering breaking news when it’s all hands on deck and everyone’s driven by a sense of urgency. Go to Full Review Scott Bryan BBC.com 09/26/2022
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Some shows set in newsrooms don't work because they feel too worthy. This series doesn't fall into that trap because it is set right back in the '80s. You end up getting sucked into how it looks at news reporting in the pre-internet era. Go to Full Review James Jackson The Times (UK) 08/26/2022
... Has [a] soapy feel at times, which perhaps prevents it from quite reaching the heights as an Antipodean successor to Broadcast News. Go to Full Review Hannah Brown Jerusalem Post Jan 2
It’s very smart about the newsroom politics and how the media looked at stories back then. Go to Full Review Megan Fisher Loud and Clear Reviews 02/04/2025
4.5/5
The show understands the downside of ambition, but also the adrenaline rush that can come from meeting a deadline. [...] The Newsreader is able to extend that excitement to the audience, making for truly involving, exhilarating television. Go to Full Review Charlotte Harrison Charlotte Sometimes Goes to the Movies 09/19/2022
The Newsreader is a compelling drama series grounded in reality. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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andrew k @Andrewjp Jan 17 So glad that I saw the latest season showing on my Netflix timeline. Started season 1 and finished all 3 seasons very quickly. The acting is sublime , across the board. Quite a breathtaking series beautifully depicting life in the mid to late 80's and the challenges of the television and news network profession. How shows like this dont walk away with Emmy's and Golden Globes is beyond me and a reflection on how they actually make the nominations. See more Mike W Jan 5 Top notch series, all three seasons. If you're tired of American news media movies about the noble TV journalists who "seek the truth," this is totally different. It doesn't judge them one way or another and isn't even about that - it's a drama about one particular TV news station and all that goes on inside - characters and their conflicts and challenges, friction with each other, abmitions, office romance. Gripping and perfectly paced. See more Michael B. @KVD1969 Oct 8 In 1986 Melbourne, rising reporter Dale Jennings is paired with glamorous but troubled news anchor Helen Norville. As they cover the year’s biggest stories, their unlikely partnership evolves into a powerful yet fragile bond. Behind the newsroom spotlight, both struggle with personal demons, media politics, and the price of ambition. See more L. F Sep 26 Such a good show! Interesting characters, brilliantly acted, with a well considered script and fantastic production. I find Australian shows so refreshing to watch and this is a real example of how to pull audiences in based on plot and characters alone. Excellent! See more Tantan N 03/09/2023 If I could give this a million stars I would. Acting is fantastic, writing is fantastic. It's bloody brilliant, so realistic and captivating from every actor right down to the Extras. I've watched it a few times. I have found some character mistakes though but the average punter probably won't notice it. I won't write them here. See if you can find it for yourself. Hehe. See more Antonio A 12/16/2022 the level of production on this tv show is amazing, the acting so good. stunning. See more Read all reviews
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Anna Torv

Helen Norville

Sam Reid

Dale Jennings

Robert Taylor

Geoff Walters

Chum Ehelepola

Dennis

William McInnes

Lindsay Cunningham

Chai Hansen

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Mar 18, 2022 Three, Two, One... In 1986, ambitious reporter Dale and stormy newsreader Helen find themselves thrust together in the cutthroat world of commercial TV news; their first story: the launch of the Space Shuttle Challenger. Details Episode 2 Aired Mar 18, 2022 Once in a Lifetime Helen and Dale's new alliance has become the talk of the office as they cover the much-hyped return of Halley's Comet; the closer Dale draws to Helen, the more he finds himself thrust into the spotlight. Details Episode 3 Aired Mar 18, 2022 The White Marquis Matinee Jacket With news of Lindy Chamberlain's imminent release from prison, Helen, Dale and cameraman Tim fly to Darwin, but they face fierce competition as they fight to land an important interview. Details Episode 4 Aired Mar 18, 2022 A Step Closer to the Madness Helen is deeply apprehensive about meeting Dale's mother, while Dale is lumbered with Royal Wedding puff pieces, but their everyday concerns are thrown aside when a bomb goes off on Russell Street. Details Episode 5 Aired Mar 18, 2022 No More Lies Dale's career and his relationship with Helen couldn't be any better, until his prized interview with an HIV-positive mother goes horribly wrong; in the eye of a media storm, buried secrets come to light. Details Episode 6 Aired Mar 18, 2022 Meltdown While Helen still reels from Dale's revelation, reports emerge of a nuclear accident in Chernobyl; in the face of great fear and uncertainty, the pair confronts who they really are to each other, and to themselves. Details

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Season Info

Director
Emma Freeman
Executive Producer
Joanna Werner, Stuart Menzies, Sally Riley, Brett Sleigh
Network
The Roku Channel
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Australian English
Release Date
Mar 18, 2022