The Fourth Estate

2018·Show
4Episodes in1Season·TV-14
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Metacritic744.2Rotten Tomatoes72%83%

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The Fourth Estate fingerprint

Strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos3
  • Melancholy3
  • Hopefulness3

Humor

Some sharp wit and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Satire & Parody5
  • Dark Humor1

World

Everyday modern life, politics, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout dialogue

  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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About

Explore the process and progress of The New York Times and its journalists in covering the Trump administration. Through extraordinary access, on-the-scene filmmaking, and exclusive sit-down interviews, this documentary series illuminates critical issues facing journalism today – including the challenge to the bedrock concept of truth, the changing role of the media, and the Times’ response to President Trump’s war of words.
Political DocumentaryInvestigative JournalismNewsroom DramaContemporary PoliticsMedia & TruthBehind-the-ScenesThought-ProvokingIntriguing & TenseSocial CritiqueInformative & Unfiltered

Crew

Directed by:
Liz Garbus, Jenny Carchman
Produced by:
Liz Garbus, Justin Wilkes, Jenny Carchman
Composed by:
Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross, H. Scott Salinas

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Fourth Estate

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Where can I stream The Fourth Estate legally?

fuboTVParamount+ with ShowtimeParamount+Spectrum On Demand

The Fourth Estate is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Paramount+ with Showtime, and Spectrum On Demand in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Fourth Estate worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 72%, and Metacritic 74). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Fourth Estate rated?

TV-14Strong language

It's rated TV-14 in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How many seasons does The Fourth Estate have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 4 episodes.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Fourth Estate?

Critics73
Audiences67

Yes. Critics average 73 and audiences 67 out of 100, so both groups see The Fourth Estate much the same way.

When did The Fourth Estate air?

It ran from 2018 to 2018 and has ended.

What language is The Fourth Estate in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Fourth Estate?

3AUNZUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Fourth Estate in 3 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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