The Fourth Estate
Series Overview
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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 4 Episodes
90 min per episode
2018 – 2018
Premiered: Sun, May 27, 2018
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 4: “Matters of Fact”
The New York Times reporters learn that the President’s former national security adviser, Michael T. Flynn, has pled guilty to lying to the FBI, bringing the Russia investigation closer to Trump’s inner circle. As the paper leads the reporting on workplace sexual harassment, allegations of past misconduct by one reporter in the bureau bring the story home. And for all the attacks on the free press over the course of Trump’s first year in office, the paper is rewarded for what it does best: good reporting.
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Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Atticus Ross, Trent Reznor, H. Scott Salinas
Liz Garbus, Dan Cogan, Dave Sirulnick, Jenny Carchman, Jon Kamen
Department Leadership Roster
Liz Garbus
Producer
Jenny Carchman
Producer
Justin Wilkes
Producer
Atticus Ross
Original Music Composer
Trent Reznor
Original Music Composer
H. Scott Salinas
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
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What is The Fourth Estate 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.
How many seasons does The Fourth Estate have?
The Fourth Estate comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Fourth Estate?
Key cast members in The Fourth Estate include Maggie Haberman, Arthur Gregg Sulzberger, Elisabeth Bumiller, Dean Baquet, Donald Trump.
Who created or directed The Fourth Estate?
The Fourth Estate was developed and directed by Not specified.