Rewatching The West Wing on Netflix.

[mnhtnbb]

What a series. Story, acting, production. It's all so well done.

I had watched the first episode some weeks ago and couldn't go on because it physically hurt to think of what's really happening now. So much of TV now is about monsters, evil, fear, crime and the dark side. Reality TV reflecting those things now occupies the real West Wing.

Then The American President was on the other night, directed by Rob Reiner. Martin Sheen plays the Chief of Staff to Michael Douglas as the President. It made me decide to go back to The West Wing. And now I can't stop. Getting to the end of the first season, when the president is convinced to stop playing it safe, and let his values determine his political decisions and actions.
Damn, it's inspiring.

[Irish_Dem]

1. My favorite TV series of all times.

[PJMcK]

2. Almost every episode is excellent

I admire the show so much, my wife calls it my political fairy tale!

Enjoy!

[mopinko]

3. i did the same.

it did me much good.

[LessAspin]

4. Aaron Sorkin

If you ever get a chance or have a way to watch it on dvd Aaron Sorkin offers really insightful commentary.

Newsroom was another show that Aaron Sorkin and the cast provided interesting and funny details about the process they went through.