Dan Rather has given his endorsement to Aaron Sorkin's new HBO drama series The Newsroom.
Sorkin's latest series has received mixed reviews from critics, but legendary former CBS newsman Rather praised the realism of the show in a Gawker article.
The legendary newsman wrote in his review: "Sure, I've got my nits to pick with it; and, no, it's not perfect. But there's a lot to like in what Sorkin and his cast have done here.
"There is a newsroom authenticity to what's presented and much that gets to the heart of modern American journalism's problems."
Rather acknowledged that The Newsroom is "a bit too preachy here and there", but suggested those reviewers disappointed with the show largely missed the point.
"[T]hey've somehow missed the breadth, depth and 'got it right' qualities - and importance - of Newsroom... From where I sit and based on my experience, Sorkin and crew have got it amazingly right, even when they over-talk it," he noted.
What to Read Next
Sorkin previously commented that he intended The Newsroom to have fun with the "cynicism" of modern journalism.
The Newsroom airs Sundays on HBO and will air in the UK from July 10 on Sky Atlantic.
Watch a preview of The Newsroom below:
Justin is a freelance entertainment journalist and writer. He first joined Digital Spy as a freelance entertainment reporter in 2010 and also worked as a sub-editor for the brand, serving as Night News Editor from 2016 to 2024. Over more than a decade, Justin has covered numerous major entertainment events from the US and has interviewed a wide-ranging group of public figures, from comedian Steve Coogan to icons from the Star Trek universe, cast members from the Marvel Cinematic Universe and reality stars from numerous Real Housewives cities and the Below Deck franchise. Justin has also been on the ground to cover major pop culture events like the Star Wars Celebration and the D23 Expo. He's written for titles across the Hearst network, plus the likes of CBR and Us Weekly.
