This ‘80s-set Australian drama with 100% Rotten Tomatoes score is leaving BBC iPlayer very soon

In the approaching days, the highly praised Australian drama series known as “The Newsreader” will no longer be available on BBC iPlayer.

This show, penned by Michael Lucas, delves into the private and work experiences of a newsroom team in 1980s Australia. The ensemble features Anna Torv from ‘Mindhunter’, Sam Reid known for ‘Interview with the Vampire’, and William McInnes, who starred in ‘NCIS: Sydney’.

UK viewers excited about the upcoming premiere of the third and final season are running out of time if they want to revisit earlier episodes. The first season will be taken off BBC iPlayer starting from April 14th, as reported by Radio Times.

Although the initial six episodes might get taken down, the entire six-episode second season will still be available. This means that viewers have a chance to watch and understand the upcoming plot before the last season begins.

If you’re new to the series and need a little persuading, consider the overwhelming praise “The Newsreader” has received. Both its first two seasons earned a flawless 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on a total of 24 critics’ reviews.

According to the review on the site, ‘The Newsreader’ faithfully recreates the beat of 1980s TV news, offering both genuine drama and humor due to its authenticity and a powerful performance by Anna Torv.

According to BBC.com, viewers are captivated by the series’ portrayal of news reporting in an era before the internet, while The Times also praised it for its fast-paced script and blend of drama, humor, and romance.

The Chicago Tribune deemed “The Newsreader” an exceptional program that explores themes such as ambition, ego, office chatter, and the exhilaration of reporting breaking news. Meanwhile, The Guardian characterized this series as a smartly executed and well-performed mini history lesson in an elegant manner.

The Newsreader has resonated strongly with the public, receiving remarkably high approval ratings of 91% and 89% from viewers on Rotten Tomatoes during its initial two seasons.

The Newsreader streams on BBC iPlayer.

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