5 Must-Watch Newsroom Dramas To Add On Your Watchlist

Newsroom Dramas, may it be series or a movie can evoke a sense of urgency and inspiration within us, it can also motivate us to question the system. More than all of this, these pieces reflect our society, our judgements, our perception of how the system works. News and journalism are one of the strongest pillars of democracies and their sole purpose is to bring together people. It is due to these reasons that journalism and media has continued to reach masses since centuries using their 'sensationalisation' mechanism to garner public attention. The role of women in journalism has always been evolving yet never taken seriously. With some exceptional stories and investigative pieces these newsroom dramas bring to you empowering and some true stories that were uncovered by women. 

1. Scoop (Available on Netflix) 

This netflix movie has sparked interest in people and for all the right reasons. It revolves around the former 'Prince' Andrews who was spotted with Jeffrey Epstein in 2010 after the latter being convicted as a sex offender and how after ten years BBC interview producer Sam McAlister convinces Prince Andrews to agree for an interview in lieu of certain allegations. It was a trailblazing scoop with the highest viewing rate till date and was awarded journalistic awards in the following year of 2019. 

2. The Morning Show (Available on Apple TV)

The Morning Show, that is set to air its Season 3, is an  Emmy Winner and stars Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon as prime leads. It navigates the journey of journalism and morning news shows in the contemporary world through a progressive lens. This unapologetic drama brings to you the real life dealings a woman has to go through in the world of media, news and journalism with an added sense of humour. 

3. She Said (Available on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Apple TV, Youtube)

This drama revolves around the investigative report of New York Times journalists, Megan Twohey and Jodi Kantor against a much celebrated name, Harvey Weinstein. This movie stars Carey Mulligan and Gwyneth Paltrow amongst others and has captured a true story uncovering a huge scandal by using journalism as their sole tool. This not only put Weinstein on stand but also carved the way for #MeToo Movement to emerge. 

4. Bombshell (Amazon Prime, Apple TV, Google Play)

With ever so stunning cast members including Margot Robbie, John Lithgow, Nicole Kidman and Charlize Theron among others act in this comedy/ thriller newsroom movie as journalists in Fox News where Nicole Kidman's character reports a  sexual harassment lawsuit against the Fox News Founder. This movie journeys along her experience and how one report causes a ripple effect in the company for other women to speak up too. 

5. The Glorias (Amazon Prime)

Starring Julianne Moore, Janelle Monae among others, this movie brings out the real life journey of Gloria Steinam based on her autobiography 'My Life on the Road' which displays her life as an emerging journalist in America and a rising feminist during the second wave of the Feminist Movement during the 1960s and 70s where she was the leader of the movement in the United States of America. It is encouraging and praiseworthy.