West Wing

Hollywood takes the hatchet to the Republicans.....again.

So intelligent. What drama should be.

Great cast, "Rob Lowe  ( now in a show called "Brothers & Sister" -Martin Sheen, John Spencer, Stockard Chaning, Janeane Garofalo,Jimmy Smits.  This show has them all!!     One of the best shows in a very long time!    A shame it went off the air. and a bigger shame that "John Spencer" died,  Amust see show.

Boring as all get out thus it was cancelled, but if politics is your shtick nothing better

As a loyal fan of seven years, it’s hard to say that I’m impartial, but after watching the those seven seasons recently on DVD and reflecting on past and current television programming, I can say that there are only a few shows that rival The West Wing.  Yes, it was a bit preachy at times.  Yes, it was an idealized view of politics.  Yes, some plotlines got re-hashed, but if you consider the over all quality of all elements of the show (writing, acting, directing, cinematography) and the importance of the content, it’s difficult to deny that The West Wing was a significant program and profoundly a cut above.  Some critics got fatigued with the show later in its run, but I think that even at it’s lowest points, it knocks the vast majority of other programs out of the water.

I've never worked at the White House, but I've worked as staff for some high-level politicians.

This isn't far off reality, and what is off, is forgivable. I didn't make a habit of watching it, but when I did I usually enjoyed it.

I particularly identify with a couple of characters.

Too left-leaning!

Excellent acting, writing and drama. This is an excellent show. A bit heavy at times with its clear leftward bias, but nonetheless, still a compelling and reasonably accurate portrayal of the American political system and the presidency. Sheen is at his best here.

I do need to say that I quit watching this show early in the season last year. I used to like Jimmy Smits, but can honestly say I don't care if I ever see him act again...or the producers of the show dragged his 'negative, flippant' character to the inth degree and wasted his acting abilities. As well, the show dealt far too much on 'election campaigning' and got away from other important issues. Too bad, they started out fantastic and, I think, ending on a sour note.

Blue State heaven

Okay, this causes a fight in my house- I think this is the most overrated show ever. Self-important speeches, predictable characters and plot, yawn, yawn, yawn. . .I just don't accept TV as having any ability to reflect real life. . .the wife is an addict and I'm trying to wean her away. . .

It is consistently high quality - and I dislike politics! :-) I'm sorry to see it go but it wouldn't be the same without Martin Sheen as president. I've often wished I could write him in on a real ballot! :-) Anyhow, I'm glad that Commander-in-Chief is taking up the baton.

Amazing! Where would we be without Jed Bartlet!

It makes me wanna puke! It is so unrealistic. I know! I know! All the rest of you just LOVE this show!

I love the West Wing!

Consistently delivers the most creative writing, directing, and acting on TV. For political junkies this is a must!

Fantastic start of the season!

I originally started watching an episode here and there simply because it had Rob Lowe in it, but I can honestly say that besides him, this show bores me. Maybe it's because I'm almost 16 and not into politics.

I'll give credit where credit is do...the West Wing (or Left Wing as others call it) does combine humor and drama into one, tactful manner but the same certainly can't be said about the way it handles politics. The conservatives are consistently portrayed as evil white men out to damage Martin Sheen's selfless causes and intiatives; I wouldn't be surprised if they started to by play the Imperial March every time a conservative was put on the show. The very first episode spewed of self-righteous political rhetoric and not-so-subtle ways of painting Republicans in a negative light: a Republican senator is sitting next to two other prominent conservatives (who also seem to have an evil fascade about them) when he angrily screams, the first commandment says honor thy father and mother when the liberal senior staffer Toby states that's incorrect (oh...Toby's jewish by the way so you could imagine how stupid the Christian was to not know such a basic fact). The best part is when suddely the glorious president Bartlett enters the room, corrects the senator and tells them to get their fat asses out of his White House. The conservatives leave in shame and disgrace and six years of a DNC infomercial is launched.

Probably the most honest commentary on how hard the office is, and how much we glorify it. Superb acting and writing... regardless of political leanings.

The first few seasons restored my faith in prime time TV. Great drama, idealism, energy, passion,everything a show should be. Last few years have fallen off, as most shows do.

I have enjoyed this show since its first episode, but I have to tape it to keep up with the dialogue. Not since 'Route 66' or 'St. Elsewhere' have I seen show the was so involving and erudite

I think right-wingers don't like this show because, like so much typical tv, it slants the arguments, the story lines, the characters and the theme to show the liberal president, and the issues he espouses, in a more positive light than might register with the mainstream population. They are also very careful to strategically cull out the excess emotion and over-dramatizing that so many liberals are guilty of in arguments. Watched two episodes of the show and decided that the point of the show was to re-write the history of the Clinton Administration, knowing the right answers to the problematic issues in advance and reacting with maturity, vision and true concern for America and its strategic interests, rather than the president's immediate gratification or the narrow public relations needs (as their left-wing zealots saw it) of the DNC.

Ready for a new president? Probably going to be Jimmy Smits. Hope he's funny. I think right wingers hate this show because, for them, an intelligent, articulate president who can actually do something and actually went to college for something that pertains to the government, is rather far-fetched, and is therefore impossible to hope for or concern themselves with. They would want an illiterate moron (kinda like the VP on the show, played by Gary Cole) to be fair and balanced (COME AND GET ME, FOX NEWS!!!).

Great show, but is getting long in the tooth. Should be called The Left Wing for it's obvious political leanings. Still this is a quality show that is smart and cleverly written. Some of the storylines are a real strecth though - Toby saves Social Security in one episode? They needed to shake up the cast a bit by switching almost everyone's job titles which was good, but you can look at everyone and see, they've been doing this show for awhile. Sometimes feel like the show is preaching the Democratic Gospel.

Martin Sheen as president? Don't think so! God help us if he was. He's been a Prez wannabe forever. Thinks his political opinions matter.

Boring Bolsheviks. Typical dialogue: You did it. You killed the defense program. You're the greatest. Make love to me on top of my desk.

Not nearly as good as the early years and it definitely dropped off a bit last year after Aaron Sorkin left, but the cast still keeps this show going strong. I think it may be time to end this White House run and perhaps bring in a whole new administration and do it from the Republican point of view. I know that isn't hollywood's M.O., but it may just get some more years out of this show.

i love it is is soo interesting i really like Eliza Dushku and i hope it goes on bbc 1 or 2 one day

Excellent show! Exciting, intelligent, educational, fast pace, quick one liners, awesome cast/writing, etc. It seems to represent an accurate portrayal of the hustle-bustle that goes on in Washington.

best drama on network television. mignificently written, acted, and produced.

Politics+TV=Complete Boredom. West Wing follows that equation, and hence it sucks.

If a west wing is near point it at my butt. Look at me I'm a right wing wacko who can't even watch a tv show without thinking thats it too liberal. Look at me I'm a left wing wacko who needs a TV to reassure me of my politics. Oh yeah..Bush is bad. Tv shows don't fit like shoes I think Martin needs implants. How come air planes fall when the west wing is on. Taco salad tossed in prison. Skeet skeet skeet.

If I was really into politics, I might like this show. But as it stands now...it puts me to sleep in a quick hurry. Extremely bland...

I'm sorry, but I just can't express any interest in this show whatsoever. At first, I didn't watch it because it competed with the brilliant science-fiction show, Star Trek: Voyager. Now that the sixth Trek series, Star Trek: Enterprise is continuing the Star Trek legacy in a different time slot, I decided to sample the show. The acting is pretty bad and the show has no action. Just a bunch of boring polictics and bland dialogue. No humor, no action, no special effects, no nothing. Can't believe its so popular. UPDATE: Enterprise and West Wing are now battling it out in the same time slot! West Wing shall LOSE!!!

Intelligent, witty, very well acted and with no sympathy for those uneducated enough to get it. If you don't like this show, you probably shouldn't have thr right to vote.

should rename the show the left wing. preachy and long winded propaganda.

Great show - fantastic acting. Very realistic! Can we vote for Bartlett instead of who we are left with? Worth a shot!

With the arrest of the writer, this season suffered a lot. Finally in last week and last night's episodes, things have begun to pick up. The whole Chloe kidnap thing was stupid, but I stuck with it because I remembered when we would be so upset when the show was over for an episode that we were on pins and needles til the next episode. Glad to see that Josh and Mrs. Bartlet are back, they are an integrel part of the show!

one of the best

Used to watch it til Martin Sheen thought he knew something about politics....will never watch anything this idiot is in again...

How this lousy show beats Six Feet Under and the Sopranos for best drama every year at the Emmys is a mystery to me.

Boring.

This show sucks!!!

With another Emmy for Best Drama notwithstanding, this show has lost it's "legs." Having Jeb Bartlet step down and installing John Goodman as the President of the United States lost this program quite a few viewers. Don't know whether it was because Sorkin and Schlamme left or what, but what was a dry, but interesting, show is now just another boring piece of filler.

Excellent show! Love the music to go with the opening credits. I eagerly anticipate the season premier! Miss Sam Seabourne, though.

Should rename it "DNC Presents". It's nothing but Hollywood left-wing propaganda.

Fading fast. They need to get back to the kind of stories that made them great. Forget the stunt casting & focus on the core cast.

Best show on television. Maybe best show ever. I wonder what a Republican West Wing would do for the electorate's opinion of Republicans. Cold, greedy and white don't play too well..... unless its Dallas or Falcon Crest! We'll see how John Goodman plays next season.

I had to watch this show for my Political Science class and wasn't thrilled about it mainly because of the fact that I don't like this type of show. But going through these comments it's amazing how ignorant some people are. To say these actors know nothing about politics shows how little you actually know about acting. An Actor's FIRST job in creating the character is STUDYING THE CHARACTER. To better understand and play the role. Martin Sheen plays the president, I'd say that's a pretty unique opportunity, and I'd also say he knows more about politics than the majority of you. Why? because its part of the job. Just because you don't agree with what he believes outside of the show does not make him ignorant, but at the same time it makes you look like a waste of skin for saying such IGNORANT things. Ignorant, sure is a fun word to toss around isn't it? I wonder how many of you even know what it means.