A review of the classic television show 'The West Wing', exploring its enduring popularity despite feeling outdated to younger viewers. While acknowledging the idealistic portrayal of politics and the challenges of adapting to its slower pace, the author praises the stellar cast and the show's timeless appeal as a political drama.
Given that we're in an election year, one of the shows I decided to explore this year was The West Wing , which my parents watched when I was still very young. Having been only about four months old when the series first premiered, I knew it would feel very different from the political environment of today, but I was also left pleasantly surprised by how idealistic it could feel.
By Current Standards, ‘The West Wing’ Can Feel Exhausting to Watch Today, much has been made about the shorter length of seasons in the age of streaming services, lamenting the loss of longer shows. As someone who only began watching narrative shows well into high school, I had never grown up with the more episodic shows that The West Wing embodied in the 1990s and 2000s.
Related The Cast of 'The West Wing': Where Are They Now? Emmy-award-winning series The West Wing, which premiered in 1999 and ran for seven seasons, is one of the most beloved shows of all time. Created by screenwriter Aaron Sorkin , known for his quick and witty writing style, the show featured a White House administration full of idealism and a desire to do good. Now on Netflix, West Wing and its brand of political idealism is the television version of comfort food.
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