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Yes, great show. BUT, I wonder about a key situation that creates much of the tension as the story develops. The anchor renegotiates his contract so he can fire his new producer if he chooses. At first we learn that he gave up millions of dollars per year for this. He knows in advance that ratings will be sacrificed for content. Later we find out that he also agreed to an exclusivity clause - he can't work for another network for three years if he quits or is fired. Maybe love is blind, but this is stupid beyond belief. I also wonder just how masochistic he is. I don't buy it. Wonder what happens next show.
Thanks! The show definitely looks to be quite interesting.
Sorkin did an interview on HBO and explained that. He said that said Anchor had a "love/hate" relationship with his producer, and, as in the case of LOVE, made the deal, in case the hate (or love) won out and he wasn't stuck working closely for/with a women who he needed to be away from.That may be just as implausable, but one of the main subplots, is the game he and Blunt play with each other personally and professionally. It, in fact is part of what drives the show.The "non-compete" clause, which he stupidly allowed in his contract as a condition, adds to the tightrope he is forced to walk. So not what you or I would do, if thinking rationally, but without the non-compete, he simply pulls up and goes to another station and Jane Fonda isn't able to hold it over his head. It holds the show together for a full season
I think the show is exceptionally well acted and the writers/producers are setting up multiple interesting sub-plots. I do worry that the leftist bias will overpower my interest in the solid craft and interesting stories the show offers. As an example during the last episode they made fun of everyone who is/was concerned about the administrations distaste for second amendment protections - essentially labeling all those with questions are total nuts. Never mind Eric Holder is Atty. General.
If it's well done, I'll watch almost any good show. Right wing, left wing, about criminals, about saints, whatever. But then again I know that nothing I ever say or do will ever matter in the large scale of politics. Boys will be boys. Politicians will be politicians. Try not to let it get in the way of enjoying something good. I've never seen this show, BTW.
Tried to make it through the 2nd episode but it was just too much bloviating Sorkin-isms for me. All the men are walking condescending intellectual monologues and the women are two dimensional walking emotional mini-monologues; like he's trying to win an Oscar with every scene. You get pulled in by the clips until you realize the whole *show* is like that. As for politics it's cigar smoke liberalism best deliberated with a cocktail and Arianna Huffington by your contemporary pool overlooking Malibu Beach or Manhattan skyline. Still think it's hilarious he was a crackhead.
