The Newsreader (2021)

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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.

• Released: 2021-08-15
• Genres: Drama
• Seasons: 3, 18 episodes
• Network: ABC TV
• Status: Ended
• TMDB rating: 7.4/10 from 58 votes

Created by Michael Lucas.

Top cast

• Anna Torv as Helen Norville
• Sam Reid as Dale Jennings
• William McInnes as Lindsay Cunningham
• Michelle Lim Davidson as Noelene Kim
• Marg Downey as Evelyn Walters
• Chum Ehelepola as Dennis Tibb
• Stephen Peacocke as Rob Rickards
• Philippa Northeast as Kay Walters
• Daniel Henshall as Bill McFarlane

Full cast & crew

Where to watch The Newsreader

• United States: stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, AMC+, Spectrum On Demand
• United Kingdom: stream on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels; watch free on BBC iPlayer
• India: stream on Netflix
• Canada: stream on AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, AMC Plus Apple TV channel
• Australia: watch free on ABC iview; buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video

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