The Newsroom Now

In the real world, several major opinion pieces (or "think pieces") have been written about the show's impact and legacy:

: In the episode "Contempt," a montage features an arrangement of Schubert's "Ave Maria" (though the pianist is technically reading Gounod's setting on-screen). The Newsroom

: The finale of Season 1 centers on a piece intended to expose the Tea Party's influence on the GOP. In the real world, several major opinion pieces

: An episode titled "The Blackout, Part 1" involves a debate over whether to run a "piece" on a lurid criminal trial instead of more substantive news like the debt ceiling. : An analysis of the show's commitment to

: An analysis of the show's commitment to journalistic integrity and "truth, honesty, and equality". 3. Fictional News Segments

: A 2023 New York Times opinion piece reflecting on the decline of physical newsrooms, drawing parallels to the idealism seen in the show.

: Composed by Thomas Newman , the opening theme is a brass-heavy, aspirational orchestral piece that sets the show's idealistic tone.