When it comes to Aaron Sorkin, you rate on a different scale. At least that's what I do. And that scale is how good one of his episodes is the 2nd or 3rd time through. Unfortunately, this is probably the least re-watchable episode of The Newsroom's first season, as Sorkin's romantic relationship banter, while as thrilling to listen to the first time around as any of his other dialogue, is also the most shallow & least insightful. It lacks the emotional resonance of his political and industry-focused stuff. And this episode is heavy on the dating storylines. But those last 15 minutes... Damn. While everything before the final act would rate as a 5 (on the Sorkin scale), that last section gets an 8 all on its own. It's Sorkin at his frenetic best, with a cast that absolutely knocks it out of the park.
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But those last 15 minutes... Damn. While everything before the final act would rate as a 5 (on the Sorkin scale), that last section gets an 8 all on its own. It's Sorkin at his frenetic best, with a cast that absolutely knocks it out of the park.
You nailed it. Hell, just the last few seconds is pure Sorkin "at his frenetic best" as you so aptly put it:
"What the fuck is going on?"
"You're a fuckin' newsman, Don! I ever tell you otherwise, you punch me in the face!"
"...okay, but you're back in 30."
