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8.3/10 1999 Ended

Right place. Right time. Right man.

The West Wing provides a glimpse into presidential politics in the nation's capital as it tells the stories of the members of a fictional presidential administration. These interesting characters have humor and dedication that touches the heart while the politics that they discuss touch on everyday life.

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Top Cast

Martin Sheen
Martin Sheen
Josiah Bartlet
Allison Janney
Allison Janney
C.J. Cregg
John Spencer
John Spencer
Leo McGarry
Bradley Whitford
Bradley Whitford
Josh Lyman
Joshua Malina
Joshua Malina
Will Bailey
Alan Alda
Alan Alda
Arnold Vinick
Jimmy Smits
Jimmy Smits
Matthew Santos
Kristin Chenoweth
Kristin Chenoweth
Annabeth Schott
Mary McCormack
Mary McCormack
Kate Harper

Reviews

tmdb40011370 8/10

Without a shadow of a doubt, THE finest political TV drama ever to come out of a studio! Despite its rather liberal happy-clappy perspective with most of its secondary storylines, TWW is exceptionally well-written and very rarely fails to deliver some rather thought-provoking episodes. I have had many boxset marathons with this show over the years, and I must admit my adulation for certain seasons has changed…

Peter McGinn 10/10

If every program on TV was this good I'd never leave the house. I have to agree with the reviewers who call this the best drama show ever, at least for entertainment value. Of course, it gets panned often for political reasons by people who perhaps don't watch it enough to see that, yes, it is a liberal administration being represented here, but they often make mistakes and fail in their efforts, so it is hardly…

CinemaSerf

The first edition, indeed season, of this political drama is as good as it gets. Aaron Sorkin has created a monster - in just about every sense - and the cast led by Martin Sheen ("President Bartlet") consistently deliver well as the senior advisors in his administration - alongside some sadly infrequent appearances from his no-nonsense wife (Stockard Channing) - guide us through the daily trials and tribulations…

Horseface 1/10

Pepa the Pig for Adult Liberals. Or maybe, "Mickey Mouse Takes Office." I can't decide. Perhaps I'm hyper sensitive, having been what equates to an American liberal for most of my life (I'm Danish, and here being liberal puts you on the right, but I've been a lefty for more than forty years), but trying to watch this show instantly fatigues me. Not because of the acting, which is above average, the dialog, which…

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FAQ about The West Wing

What is The West Wing about?
The West Wing provides a glimpse into presidential politics in the nation's capital as it tells the stories of the members of a fictional presidential administration. These interesting characters have humor and dedication that touches the heart while the politics that they…
When was The West Wing released?
The West Wing was released in 1999.
What genres does The West Wing belong to?
The West Wing is categorised as Drama.
Who stars in The West Wing?
The cast of The West Wing includes Martin Sheen, Allison Janney, John Spencer, Bradley Whitford, Joshua Malina.
How many seasons of The West Wing are there?
The West Wing has 7 season(s) and 154 episodes.