Wow. Newsroom just blew me away tonight. No spoilers, please.

[DebJ]

It was pretty obvious right away where Sorkin was going to take the show this last season: reality.

I think he made a good choice in scripting what happened tonight.

I've been in similar situations in a different profession, and that's what would
happen to me.

And he delved with some nice depth with the conversations scripted for Will
and another person. This last season has definitely been worth the watch.
Second season wasn't so good; loved the first season. And this one,
he is really nailing a lot of things. Bravo. If sad.

So if you watched it first season, then dropped out in the second,
do go back and watch this last season. It's only six episodes.

[PoliticAverse]

1. Sloan Sabbith is a highly entertaining character. n/t

[DebJ]

2. Yes she is one of my favorites.

Hubby isn't saying anything but I know he thinks she's hot, LOL.

[PoliticAverse]

3. BTW, from 2007...

[yallerdawg]

4. Next Sunday series finale.

Some neat little story twists in this episode, for sure. Going out with a bang. Funny what sticks and what doesn't.

[PoliticAverse]

5. Yeah it's ending just when it's getting really good... n/t

[femmocrat]

6. This season has been outstanding.

I say Emmys all around!

[hlthe2b]

7. yes...we need this show

but this week was pretty wrenchingly poignant.

[Ilsa]

8. I watched it this morning and was blown away,

even though there were hints of this big event over the last few shows. I'm going to miss it.

[Auggie]

9. Just finished this episode. I am so going to miss it.

[CurtEastPoint]

10. I JUST watched it and it took my breath away at the end. Amazing show.

[DebJ]

11. When Will finally spoke about Charlie, I just lost it.

I think many of us on DU are Don Quixotes. I know I am.

The world needs more of us.

[MuseRider]

12. Does anyone know why it is

over now? I kinda thought it had the potential to go a lot longer than this. I have read some bad press over the years but so? Just wondering. I loved it, loved the cast and would have watched it for several more seasons at least.

[Auggie]

13. One source: "... production issues and the difficult negotiations between HBO and Sorkin ..."

When The Newsroom earned a third season, it seemed like a sure sign that the show was here to stay. But earlier today, when HBO officially confirmed its season 3 renewal, it also announced that it would be its final season. Like so many Aaron Sorkin shows before it – Sports Nights, Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip – The Newsroom appears to have worn out its welcome.

Centering on Will McAvoy (Jeff Daniels) – a lead anchorman for the fictional ACN – and his staff as they struggle to produce a nightly news show amid political, social and commercial pressures, The Newsroom had a steadily growing fanbase. After a rocky start, season 2 of the series was generally better reviewed and it earned higher ratings than season 1. On top of that, Daniels took home the Emmy for Best Lead Actor in a Drama last year.

HBO President, Michael Lombardo, said of the series: ‘The Newsroom’ is classic Aaron Sorkin – smart, riveting and thought-provoking. I’m sure this farewell season will be one to remember.

So, why the cancellation when the series was just beginning to pick up speed? Season 2?s production issues and the difficult negotiations between HBO and Sorkin over season 3 (which caused the initial delay in renewal) might be the cause. Season 2 was reduced from 10 episodes to only nine after what Sorkin referred to as a “false start,” according to THR. This led to costly reshoots and delays in filming, and subsequently, Patton Oswalt‘s role was cut from season 2 altogether.

http://screenrant.com/newsroom-ending-after-season-3/

The link continues to suggest that "even on premium cable, TV shows are judged solely for the money they earn, and on that front, The Newsroom wasn’t a strong contender. After all, it was costly to produce."

That could be your answer.

Also, I'm going to guess that Aaron Sorkin said pretty much all he needed to say about the state of broadcast journalism. After 25 episodes there was not much more to explore aside from developing the characters further.

[DebJ]

14. We read quite some time ago a quote where Sorkin said he wanted to work on other things and

that Season Three was delayed because he was so busy and happily engaged with other projects.