The West Wing: Season 3 [DVD] [2004]

Having already seen all the episodes on E4 what seems like an eternity ago, I can not wait for the release of Season three.For those who are already fans of The West Wing... wait a minute - what am I talking about? Anyone who has ever seen the west wing will not be reading this review - they don't need me to tell them how great it is, and they will have just clicked on the "order now" button.For those who have not seen it, I will quote a great line that Sam used regarding CJ's request for help understanding the Census in the excellent "Mr Willis of Ohio" episode from season 1 -"let's forget the fact that you are late joining the party, and embrace the fact that you showed up at all."The West Wing really is once in a generation television. The casting is superb, the story lines are solid, and the acting is little short of mesmerising. I honestly do not know anyone who, having seen one episode, has not become hooked. Season three continues the high standards set in seasons 1 and 2, wth a lot more political depth (don't let this put you off - I hate politics with a passion, but this is entertaining stuff), and even greater development of the personalities of the characters and their relationships.I would recommend that you watch seasons 1 and 2 first if you have not already seen them, then buy this. It is an expensive business, being a West Wing fan, but believe me when I tell you that there are very few episodes that you will not watch again and again, so in terms of value for money, it is top notch.Enjoy!

In actual fact, there's not much simple about the West Wing. I don't pretend to understand half of what's said, but neither does Allison Janney (C.J. Cregg) so I'm in good company!However, The West Wing is undeniably superb. The writing and acting on the show is second to none, but perhaps more important is the topics that the show addresses, and the way they are addressed. Not many shows could put together a response to the Terror attacks on the World Trade Centre in such short time - most didn't bother in any time - and I'd rather have the 'preachy' element of the show than the marked silence of others.In The West Wing, we see many difficult issues facing America and the world discussed, and it is reassuring that they are discussed, we hear the other side of the story; we see people change their minds, and it gives me hope that although fictitious, people like Toby, Josh and even POTUS himself might be in the White House in some way, shape or form.Not many shows are thought-provoking, dramatic and funny as The West Wing.Bartlet for America!

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As recent converst to West Wing, I'm as mad as cheese to have missed out when this was a current TV programme; it would have been a TV highlight of every week - thank goodness for box sets. The dialogue is whipcracker smart, the characters demand empathy and the acting is highly credible. I'm oddly fascinated by CJ, and not just because she's leggy and tall, but she exudes intelligence and charm - as do most of the characters. The ensemble gel really well, and each character is worthy of their own series - but it's the scripts that make this, especially that there's a willingness to burn quality lines at rapid rates and to invest such obvious application in 'throwaways'. Not a series to have on in the background - pay attention at the back, there may be a written exam..... Blissful stuff.

I still have to use subtitles in trying to follow what's going on. Even then, there are so many references to american political life, and many acronyms, which I don't fully understand. In spite of that, I admire the what seems to be a realistic portrait of life in the White House with excellent acting. I think I can remember back to the first few episodes in which there were flashbacks to the President's original campaign which seemed unnecessary - and it was not made immediately obvious that these were flashbacks. As with previous seasons, I appreciate the realistic portrayal of political life compared to The Thick of It which is very amusing and enjoyable but doesn't leave you with any impression of politicians doing a good job. Nor did The House of Cards. We can make fun of our politicians too much.

The West Wing is what television is for. Wonderfully well written, superb acting and a truly intertesting subject area. What could be more interesting than an insight (and only a rather sentimentalised insight admittedly) to how the seat of global power may work?We are required to believe that those who gain power are morally well intentioned. Really this is an unpopular viewpoint throughout democratic nations where the common prejudice seems to assume our politicians disbelief in scruple, integrity and hope for a better future.That this viewpoint may reflect the need for the comman man to excuse his/her own derelict and neglectful behaviour, his need to pretend that awfulness is the politics of someone else and derives nothing from personal agendas.So get involved in The West Wing. Think about the issues raised, discourage yourself from believing simplistic outcomes and try to believe, for a few incredible moments, that politics could be an incredible force for good and a chance...