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The West Wing

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TomAllenWife · 23/05/2023 20:56

I've just started this after watching the sopranos and ER

I'm 4 episodes in and not sure yet

Does it get better? Is it just about the lives of people working for the president?

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TheWildOnesRunningWithTheDogs · 23/05/2023 20:59

It gets much better! Season 2 is when it gets going, really. Then 3 & 4 are great, 5 starts well but goes off the boil, 6 is dull and 7 is fun again.

whiteroseredrose · 23/05/2023 21:00

I agree, the second season is better. That is when we got hooked.

TheFallenMadonna · 23/05/2023 21:00

Season one isn't the best. The rest of it though. I love it.

PermanentTemporary · 23/05/2023 21:02

I loved it from the start but it does get better yes.

Countrywellies · 23/05/2023 21:04

Loved the West Wing.

Philandbill · 23/05/2023 21:04

Yes! Keep watching, it's very character driven so you need to get to know them all. Donna, CJ, Josh and Charlie are my favourites. It's the only series I have watched all the way through twice and would happily do a third viewing if only I had the time. Bits are also very funny but again, you need to know the characters.

thinkningaboutit · 23/05/2023 21:05

I love the west wing but always tell people to skip season one if watching for the first time.

Keepingthingsinteresting · 23/05/2023 21:06

Best TV series ever I promise, so hang in there. I’m very jealous you’ll get to watch Two Cathedrals & The Supremes for the first time.

NooNakedJacuzziness · 23/05/2023 21:07

Mandy is the problem with Season 1, gets better when she disappears

minou123 · 23/05/2023 21:07

It's so good.

I was like you, but it definitely gets better.

As others have said, it is character driven. You will grow to love the characters and have a favourite.
Mine is CJ, I want to be her when I grow up 😁

Malariahilaria · 23/05/2023 21:08

Amazing series. Wish I could watch it again for the first time. Learnt so much about us govt but also any world govt from this. Hang in there.

Marilla1966 · 23/05/2023 21:15

It is truly the greatest show ever!!!! So jealous you get to watch it for the first time. X

StrictlyAFemaleFemale · 23/05/2023 21:19

True. Annoying that she does just disappear though.

I love the attention to detail with musical theatre and muppet references. It's Fozzy bear.

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TomAllenWife · 23/05/2023 21:27

Wow ok deffo stick with it then

To be honest I've been half listening whilst fannying about on my phone
Should I go back and re watch or will l get it?

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minou123 · 23/05/2023 21:35

TomAllenWife · 23/05/2023 21:27

Wow ok deffo stick with it then

To be honest I've been half listening whilst fannying about on my phone
Should I go back and re watch or will l get it?

You'll get it.

You'll have to tell us who your favourite character is.

FinallyHere · 23/05/2023 21:38

One of my favourite series ever

Snipples · 23/05/2023 22:51

It's the best. Def stick with it. It's one of those shows I rewatch every 18 months or so. It's very clever and the humour is very witty. Season 1 isn't the best but the season finale is fantastic. One of the best ones. Enjoy! It's quite fast paced so will be hard to scroll phone and watch if you want to get into it properly.

ilovetomatoes · 25/05/2023 02:22

@minou123 when CJ does The Jackel. So good!

DPotter · 25/05/2023 03:02

minou123
You will grow to love the characters and have a favourite.
Mine is CJ, I want to be her when I grow up 😁

I will be CJ when I grow up!

Longdarkteatimeofthesoul · 25/05/2023 03:13

The West Wing is my most favourite TV show ever. However, you cant really watch while on the phone or doing something else. It is very wordy and you have to listen and invest yourself in the dialogue and characters. I am jealous of someone watching it for the first time.

beguilingeyes · 25/05/2023 13:42

Toby...sigh...

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TomAllenWife · 25/05/2023 14:13

TBF I am just enjoying looking at Rob Lowe

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beguilingeyes · 25/05/2023 17:02

Rob Lowe is great in The West Wing. He's got this reputation as a bit of a lightweight but he's fantastic as Sam.
I'd really recommend The West Wing Weekly which is a podcast with an episode per WW episode.

Coxspurplepippin · 25/05/2023 17:07

One of the best TV shows ever made. Funny, sad, clever - just altogether brilliant writing and acting.

Coxspurplepippin · 25/05/2023 17:08

Oh, and the West Wing weekly podcast is great, although I'd watch the series then listen to the podcast.