The Newsroom is Back!

I've been waiting a whole year for this. I don't watch a whole lot of scripted drama, but "The Newsroom" is an exception. Say what you will about the ideology and whether the characters are handled properly, it's delivered with typical Sorkin wit. And dammit, I love it!

So the season has just begun and I'm  liking what they're doing so far. The first episode of a series or season usually sets up the plot points that are going to happen in the upcoming episodes. Tonight, they've done a good job of setting up the series.

There's less criticism of the Tea Party here, but more of what goes on behind the scenes of a news channel. However, unlike last season, which was a little disjointed, they'll be covering a season-long myth arc about something called "Operation Genoa". What that is will be revealed in the long run.

Already the characters are behaving better. However, they're still the same characters who screwed up so adorably last season. However, it looks like Will is starting go back to his pre-series persona of being too nice on camera. That will likely change along the way. However, as some have pointed out, McKenzie was the big star of the episode. When they had not just an accuracy issue, but technical issues, she took control and dealt with it.

Meanwhile, Jim is off covering the Romney campaign and it seems like Will's anti-Tea Party tirades are causing problems for him. He can't get on the main press bus and from what previews show, he'll be having some difficulties covering from the campaign. Neal is getting involved in Occupy Wall Street and it's possible his feelings might just get in the way of his coverage. Already the teaser for next week says he'll be arrested.

Of course, I'll bet the shippers are gonna be hopping over Maggie's break-up with Don. Even I have to say, "ABOUT TIME!" Jeez, the tease was so thick last season even three-year-olds who have no idea about human sexuality knew she had the hots for Jim.

But I digress.

The real story is the Genoa thing, and we'll have to watch what happens. Still, I'm pretty excited to see what happens next. This season should be much more of an improvement from last season.