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The news industry has always been tumultuous, but over the last decade, it's especially piqued people's interest (for obvious sociopolitical reasons). So, whether you find yourself anxiously waiting for tomorrow's front page or just want to get a behind-the-scenes look at how news gets produced, you can turn to your very own TV screen.
There are plenty of shows, from dramas to comedies, that dive deep into the triumphs and turmoil of journalism. One of the most highly anticipated series in this genre, The Paper, is set to debut in September 2025.
The mockumentary will be like a spin-off of The Office, following the same documentary crew that filmed Dunder Mifflin as they film employees of The Truth Teller, a fictional newspaper in Toledo.
Fans of The Office and journalism alike are already on the edge of their seats. But if you want to get a dose of the fast-paced work and deadlines a bit sooner, you can add these other journalism-focused shows to your queue.
Scroll to see which shows about journalism you should watch while you wait for The Paper!
HBO Max
1. The Newsroom
Created by Aaron Sorkin, The Newsroom is a political drama that pulls back the curtain on a fictional cable news network, Atlantis Cable News (ACN). Jeff Daniels stars as anchor Will McAvoy, and the series centers on his team's mission to deliver news with integrity, even in the face of corporate pressures and other "personal entanglements."
The ensemble cast includes Emily Mortimer, Dev Patel, Olivia Munn, and Sam Waterston. The Newsroom first aired on HBO in 2012 and has three seasons, which you can watch on Max and Hulu.
HBO Max
2. The Girls on the Bus
The Girls on the Bus is a 2024 political drama inspired by Amy Chozick's memoir Chasing Hillary. It follows four female journalists as they hit the campaign trail, tracking presidential candidates while navigating their own love lives, friendships, and the dilemmas that come with covering politics up close.
Starring Melissa Benoist, Carla Gugino, Christina Elmore, and Natasha Benham, The Girls on the Bus can be streamed on Max, Hulu, and Prime Video.
Freeform
3. The Bold Type
For a lighter watch, check out The Bold Type, which explores the lives of three millennial women working at a fictional women's magazine known as Scarlet in New York City.
The series is loosely inspired by former Cosmopolitan editor Joanna Coles and follows characters Jane (Katie Stevens), Kat (Aisha Dee), and Sutton (Meghann Fahy) as they chase career goals and support each other through love and loss. The Bold Type, which debuted in 2017, has five seasons and is available to stream on Hulu.
Apple TV+
4. The Morning Show
Set in the world of morning broadcast news, The Morning Show stars Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, and Steve Carell in a drama that tackles workplace politics, power struggles, and scandal.
The story begins with a sexual misconduct revelation that forces a male co-anchor off the show and unfolds into a deeper look at the #MeToo movement, racial inequality, the COVID-19 pandemic, and political unrest, all through the lens of network television. You can catch all three seasons on Apple TV+.
Hulu
5. Alaska Daily
In Alaska Daily, Hilary Swank plays Eileen, a New York journalist who relocates to Anchorage following a professional scandal. While looking to make a comeback, she joins a local paper and teams up with reporter Roz Friendly, played by Grace Dove, to investigate the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women in Alaska.
Alaska Daily sheds light on often-overlooked communities and the important role of local journalism. You can watch it on Apple TV+ or Prime Video.
Prime Video
6. The Newsreader
You can travel back to the 1980s with The Newsreader, an Australian drama centered around the relationship between a reporter named Dale and Helen, a newsreader. With standout performances by Anna Torv and Sam Reid, it offers a glimpse into how the news was made before the digital age.
Other cast members include Robert Taylor, William McInnes, Marg Downey, and Stephen Peacocke. You can catch The Newsreader on Prime Video.
Showtime
7. The Loudest Voice
The Loudest Voice is a dramatization of the rise of Fox News through the eyes of its controversial founder, Roger Ailes. Russell Crowe portrays Roger, and the show chronicles his influence over conservative media, as well as his eventual downfall due to numerous sexual harassment accusations.
With an ensemble cast including Seth MacFarlane, Sienna Miller, Simon McBurney, Naomi Watts, and more, The Loudest Voice is intense and unsettling. You can stream it on Apple TV+ and Prime Video.
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