Instruct: Classify Amazon reviews into positive or negative sentiment
Query: broadcast news meets John LeCarre

This series attains the generally high level of most BBC drama. The acting is superb, the recreation of the period spot on,the unfolding of the plot keeps you watching for the next twist. Underneath the characters all seem to have their resonancein ones from the movie Broadcast News. The responsible cynical guy is Freddy, the bloodless network execs, the freneticcareerist Belle who falls for the slick anchor man Madden and subsidiary characters who all rush around as if the worldwas entirely focused on them. But through it all, the quality shows through and The Hour overcomes the temptation of beachinga pale Broadcast News clone and becomes something far more original and meaty. Great viewing.