The West Wing

A very classy, well written drama with enormous insight into the workings of the American political system. The acting is brilliant and there is a lot of humour.

four stars

This is, or, I should say, was, one of the most intriguing views of the political life of Washington, DC, focused on the people who do the work, not the politicians. At the time it originally aired, it folded in current events above a foundation of personal relation stories. The character development was so well done that the players felt like they were real people. You knew how they would behave in certain situations and you felt like they were close friends. This is a series which could have gone on for decades. There is nothing like it on video anymore. I firmly believe that if it was revived, it would, once again be a blockbuster success.

Very slick, but this season is clearly the last one that can proceed along this line of development. So much so, it was really the last one that ought to have been created.

This show is so entertaining and draws my attention. I would recommend it to others. Great political drama that gives you an insight to our government (even thought it is a drama).

As amazing as all the other seasons.

This is an amazing show! We need more shows like this on tv today! A show that I can rewatch again and again.

The West Wing is one of the sharpest, and most intelligent series I have ever seen on television. I have had Seasons one through three for many years, but decided after a rewatch, to get Season 4. And now I am waiting for Season 5 to arrive.

Im watching the entire series for the third time. Every season is consistently good, even when new characters and plots are introduced. If youre looking for a good series that is well written with good character development, youll like this. I think the writers and producers mustve put a lot of thought into researching the goings-on at the actual White House (in fact, about halfway through the series, they do a special one-hour show that features the actual people who were in the same roles at the White House). Having lived in DC for about six months and having seen some of the behind-the-scenes machinations that are a part of that particular political landscape, I think this series well captures it. There are only some instances where you have to suspend your disbelief. Otherwise, its an intelligent series that actually makes me have hope for the future of politics. I think we need a Jed Bartlett and staff for the next election. I missed this series when it was originally broadcast; I am surprised that some of the plots are still so timely; and saddened, too, that so little has changed.

What can I say. Perfection.