The end of an era.
An unconventional relationship in a world on the cusp of change; a star newsreader and an ambitious bisexual reporter join forces in a ruthless 1986 newsroom, as events unfold that will change their lives.
Log it
Sign in to log this.
Where do you stand?
Three questions people argue about. Answer first, then see how your circle and the community split.
Is The Newsreader overrated?
Sign in to answerBe the first to answer.
Is the slow pace a feature rather than a flaw?
Sign in to answerBe the first to answer.
Does the ending land?
Sign in to answerBe the first to answer.
Ask the title a question
Answered from the reviews and content notes on file, never made up. If nothing on file settles it, it says so.
Character
Classical in form, grave, earnest and spare.
- classical in formformally daring
- gravecomic
- earnestironic
- sparerichly built
- character-ledplot-driven
Who loves it, who doesn't
No profiled raters yet.
Reviews
No reviews yet.
Cast
- Anna TorvHelen Norville
- Sam ReidDale Jennings
- William McInnesLindsay Cunningham
- Michelle Lim DavidsonNoelene Kim
- Marg DowneyEvelyn Walters
- Chum EhelepolaDennis Tibb
- Stephen PeacockeRob Rickards
- Philippa NortheastKay Walters
- Daniel HenshallBill McFarlane
Crew
- Michael LucasCreator
Where to watch
| Stream |
|---|
US availability, powered by JustWatch via TMDB. Other regions
Seasons
- Season 16 eps · 2021
- Season 26 eps · 2023
- Season 36 eps · 2025
Similar in taste
Closest on the same fourteen dimensions, from everything scored on Curator Co. Other media included when they land close.
Boy Swallows Universe 202478% alikeBoth earnest, classical in form, grave.
Harlots 201777% alikeBoth classical in form, grave, earnest.
Sexy Beast 202477% alikeBoth classical in form, grave, earnest.
A Very English Scandal 201875% alikeBoth classical in form, grave.
Vinyl 201674% alikeBoth classical in form, grave, earnest.
House of Guinness 202574% alikeBoth earnest, classical in form, grave.
Dalgliesh 202174% alikeBoth earnest, classical in form, grave.
George & Tammy 202273% alikeBoth classical in form, earnest, grave.
A Bronx Tale 199380% alikeFilm · Both earnest, classical in form, grave.
8 Mile 200278% alikeFilm · Both classical in form, earnest, grave.
Often watched with
Recommendations from TMDB. Opening one adds it to Curator Co.
