The best ever?
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"The West Wing" is quite possibly the best TV series ever. Consider
that the series avoids the usual cheap shot ratings boosters such as
soapy melodrama, sex, violence, romcom cheese, silly fluff, etc..
Consider the series has been smartened up as opposed to dumbed down,
something which would sink most shows which had to play to the average
prime time sofa spud.<br><br>Consider that the series serves up ample helpings of American history,
inside the beltway political strategizing, lobbying and wrangling, and
much more of those things which were all big turn-offs in high school
civics class. Consider that the cast is rock solid but not the most
glamorous bunch of megastars to hit the small screen. Consider that the
series never loses sight of the importance of high minded principles
and delivers family value subliminals as well as a strong sense of
ethics in government and morality in life. Consider that the series
conjures moments of wit, drama, sentiment, and poignancy in big doses
in almost every episode. Consider that because of and in spite of the
above, "The West Wing" has been enormously popular with critics and
public alike and garnered a substantial brace of awards.<br><br>No series can be all things to all people. However, "The West Wing" is
likely more things to more people than any series to come before it.
(A+)
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the west wing dvdKeep this clear...it is liberal
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Great show, but it's important to remember that it's not balanced. Yes,
there are "less than perfect" Democrats, like VP Bob Russell or John
Hoynes, and "less than evil" Republicans like Donna's old boyfriend,
Cliff Calley or Ainsley Hayes....but on the issues, the "liberals" are
ALWAYS right.<br><br>Like the show a lot...but it's important to keep in mind that there IS
a propaganda aspect to it.<br><br>Sheen is good, but seems to be tiring of the character.<br><br>The BEST character is John Spencer's Leo McGarry.<br><br>The WORST is Bradley Whitford's Josh Lyman....his ego would eventually
rub even his friends the wrong way.
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the west wing dvd