In September 2013, Jeff Daniels and Thomas Sadoski stated that The Newsroom would return for a third season. HBO later clarified saying, "We are excited about proceeding to a Season 3 and are continuing our conversations with Aaron about schedules."On January 13, 2014, HBO officially confirmed the series was renewed for a third and final season, scheduled to premiere in fall 2014.

The true story of how the Boston Globe uncovered the massive scandal of child molestation and cover-up within the local Catholic Archdiocese, shaking the entire Catholic Church to its core.