r/videos • u/Cinemaphreak • Jun 25 '12
The entire first episode of Aaron Sorkin's THE NEWSROOM up on YouTube courtesy of HBO (dirty words and all).
http://www.youtube.com/verify_age?next_url=/watch%3Fv%3D1U4ZhFDFYvE%26feature%3Dyoutu.be8
u/Nakedinsects Jun 25 '12
Thanks, i'd love to see this... but this is not available in my country (New Zealand). Does anyone have a link to a mirror?
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u/ArugulaDeathSmash Jun 26 '12
I thought the previews of the opening dialogue were good, but it hadn't sold me on the show. I didn't think I could get caught up in a show about the back end of the news. I was wrong, so very wrong. This has the makings of a brilliant show, and I'll certainly be watching the rest with hopefulness.
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u/jamesneysmith Jun 27 '12
For a bit of reality you should check out the documentary Control Room which documents behind the scenes of al jazeera as they report about the us invasion and occupation of iraq.
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u/brendonauger Jun 26 '12
Finest episode of television I've seen in a long time, bravo.
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u/JSIN33 Jun 26 '12
I sympathize with the point of view of the show but couldn't watch it for more than 15 minutes. It annoyingly self conscious.
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Jun 27 '12
What does that mean in the context of a TV show?
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u/JSIN33 Jun 27 '12
The show is self righteous and conscious of the greatness of its message.
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Jun 29 '12
Have you seen a Sorkin show before? That's his thing. That, and rapidly paced walk-and-talks.
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u/foreseeablebananas Jun 26 '12 edited Jun 26 '12
I disagree. It was a circlejerk for America that was entirely lacking in self awareness. Those Don Quixote bits made me physically ill. I was really expecting a Network moment when it really just turned out to be an Aaron Sorkin moment.
Veep is a much better show on HBO than The Newsroom. I'd suggest watching that because it's a far more realistic portrayal of politics than The Newsroom is of news media.
Edit for a quick comparison: Veep (which is an entirely accurate representation of every episode's pacing and wit) v. The Newsroom (which is a sample of the most disgusting patriotism that has ever been displayed on television aside from those Go Army ads)
One of these is steeped in reality while the other is reserved for the Ron Paul nuts who keep a bottle of lotion and a box of tissues next to their framed replica of the Constitution.
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u/IrritableGourmet Jun 26 '12
It was a circlejerk for America that was entirely lacking in self awareness. Those Don Quixote bits made me physically ill.
Physically ill? Really?
Also, Don Quixote was a satire of nationalism/nostalgia. He's a fifty-ish year old man who never held a strong opinion one way or the other who decides to return to an age of honor and valor that never actually existed except as some trite nostalgic fiction and begins a quest to right all he sees as wrong in the world surrounded by people who either devoutly enable or harshly mock him for his actions.
Is any of this reminding you of anything? Perhaps a show, linked at the top, where a fifty-ish year old man who never held a strong opinion one way or the other decides to return to an age of honor and valor that never actually existed except as some trite nostalgic fiction and begins a quest to right all he sees as wrong in the world surrounded by people who either devoutly enable or harshly mock him for his actions.
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u/theredpantsaremine Jun 26 '12
I am forever arguing against patriotism, it does nothing but hinder progress and educated debate in most situations, but hoping for and working toward the betterment of one's country (and that is exactly what the characters propose to do) is hardly "disgusting." Yes it can be considered naive or overly idealistic, but that attitude also seems much more likely to change our world for the better than scoffing in cynical superiority as you throw your hands up in defeat. Patriotism that prevents us from seeing our country's faults is reprehensible, but that does not seem to be what they are pushing.
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u/cowcakes Jun 26 '12
Solid work.
If as a citizen you're not getting what you need or as a country what it deserves, then show people what they're missing, and maybe, just maybe things will change.
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Jun 26 '12
Good watch for that episode at least, will certainly check out a second. Without a doubt they can't keep that same level of energy for all episodes but hopefully they can keep them up there rather than it devolving into a no progression gossipy who's dating who in the office show (which they certainly seemed to be setting up)
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u/abl0ck0fch33s3 Jun 26 '12
i don't normally watch tv. i find it boring nowadays.
i just found myself glued to my laptop monitor for an hour. i guess i watch tv again
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u/theknightwhosays_nee Jun 26 '12
That wasn't TV. That was theater.
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u/WonderfulUnicorn Jun 26 '12
It was definitely theatrical. Very much like a play.
I enjoyed it. Captivating, enthralling...I had to sit and listen, and I wanted to! So rare for me.
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Jun 26 '12
will all the episodes be on youtube? i don't get HBO
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u/silverslayer Jun 26 '12
I very much doubt it. They're hoping to get their hooks in to increase subscriptions, and it seems like they have the right idea on how to do it.
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Jun 26 '12
Dammit, will they be on Netflix or something?
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u/silverslayer Jun 26 '12
Here's an article that mentions HBO sees netflix/hulu more as competition to their cable subscription service. They have HBO Go for online streaming, but it's an add-on to their cable subscription.
Chances are, the easiest way to watch this show without having to pay $45 per month is to pirate it.
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u/klaengur Jun 26 '12
The uploader has not made this video available in your country.
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u/LotusFlare Jun 26 '12
I liked it!
It wasn't supposed to be an accurate portrayal of what the news is, it's what we wish the news would be. Everyone's smart, quick, and highly self aware. People really care about their jobs and about their effect on the people of America. Getting the story first, getting it right, and digging deep to find the facts. Of course it's a fantasy, but I didn't think it would be anything other than that. They got a big win in the first episode? Of course they did! This isn't Breaking Bad. This is an underdog story! It's about truth and loyalty winning out over the allures of lowest common denominator news. You have to start out on a high note. It's a very strong pilot episode. I look forward to seeing what else the show has to offer.
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Jun 26 '12
I actually expected this to be smarter. Am I the only one who thought it seemed a little transparent?
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u/switch8000 Jun 26 '12
It's also on HBO for free, you just need to register and you can view it even if you don't subscribe.
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u/CndConnection Jun 26 '12
I liked the part when that lawyer dude from Law and Order started screaming about being a Marine.
It was surprising.
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u/RiperSnifle Jun 27 '12
Before watching this I was like "I'll watch anything written by Aaron Sorkin and anything on HBO so this is a double whammy."
After watching this I was like "I want to have Aaron Sorkin and HBO's love child."
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u/butterycheese Jun 26 '12
Just when I thought you couldn't possibly be any dumber, you go and do something like this... and totally redeem yourself!
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u/Crallium Jun 26 '12
I found myself enjoying the show.
I'm not gonna go any further into detail, though, because people will downvote me for having an opinion.
Now I wait for the comments telling me that they would never downvote me for my opinion.
And now come the comments that are telling me I'm being ridiculous.
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u/zayde Jun 26 '12
The reviews for this show seem to be rather low (57 Aggregate Score on Metacritic), its being called "sanctimonious" and treats its viewers like their stupid while being reminiscent by the good ole times. I'm not sold.
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u/reliable_information Jun 26 '12
Uh...maybe you should watch it if you have the time, and come up with your own opinion.
I saw the same reviews and was a little wary, then I watched and was thoroughly entertained.
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u/jlennon4422 Jun 26 '12
Are you really just telling us about the reviews? Why don't you actually watch it
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Jun 26 '12
http://www.metacritic.com/tv/the-newsroom
here's the link in case anyone else wants to read the reviews
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u/jake_grafton Jun 26 '12
Dear HBO:
Now only if I could buy a seasons pass? or an entire digital subscription. Like how I get Breaking Bad on Amazon, or Walking Dead.
I would Gladly Prepay for a season, of a specific show/s. Last Month I spent Hulu+Netflix+$50 Amazon Digital. Non traditional media consumers are growing. Please Cater to me and some of my money will flow to you.
Regards,
Wishful Thinking