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The West Wing - Complete Season 1 Reviews

1999

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The West Wing provides a glimpse into the inner workings of the Oval Office as seen through the eyes of an eclectic group of staffers led by President Josiah Bartlett (Martin Sheen). Pacing the West Wing morning, noon and night, Bartlet's loyal group strive to keep press and the public informed at every call. The street smart .. Read more

Starring	Rob Lowe, Martin Sheen, Dule Hill, Allison Janney
Director	Thomas Schlamme
Genres	Drama, Television

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  - 4
  Drama at it's best
  
  What can one say about the west Wing that hasn't already been said? The political drama set in the administrative 'West' wing of the White House ... read more »
  
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- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - Miles Orchard
  - Cardiff
  - 17 Feb 2004 at 16:52
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  Brilliant and totally gripping
  
  I rented this as I'd missed it when it was on tv. And I'm so glad I did - just finished season 3 and waiting with bated breath for season 4. Gripping ... read more »
  
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- - Chocoholic81
  - 3 reviews
  - Eastbourne
  - 28 Jun 2011 at 21:28
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  Classy and intelligent
  
  I rented this as I became a huge fan of Rob Lowe in Brothers and Sisters, so watched it with some anticipation of a classy performance from Lowe, but very ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - 15 May 2011 at 12:12
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  Intriguing
  
  A fascinating insight into american politics albeit through fiction.
  
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  - Swansea
  - 29 Nov 2010 at 20:53
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  west wing season 1
  
  it takes a bit of getting into but once you do and the characters become a bit more familiar then its excellent. martin sheen could be the american president he... read more »
  
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- - NICKJOJO
  - 230 reviews
  - Surrey
  - 01 Jun 2010 at 14:37
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  I'm hooked
  
  Only watched the first disc of series 1 and I am hooked. Cannot wait to see the rest of the series. Bring it on!!!!!!!!!
  
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  - Hull
  - 03 May 2010 at 08:45
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  The west wing
  
  one of the best series i have ever seen. love the format and the actors in it. kept me entertained through the whole series and can't wait to watch the next... read more »
  
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  - Aylesbury
  - 29 Dec 2009 at 17:24
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  Excellent!
  
  Sharp, well writen and suberbly acted
  
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  - England
  - 21 Dec 2009 at 10:56
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  As good as ever
  
  As good as ever I remember on TV. perhaps better, from watching it in your own time and without a week apart.
  
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  - Uckfield
  - 08 Oct 2009 at 19:32
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  West Wing
  
  No doubt I am getting old but although the setting and acting is excellent we found the fast pace of the action and speech very ahrd to make sense of.
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  - MANSFIELD
  - 30 Jul 2009 at 11:13
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  Great writing, fine ensemble playing
  
  Be warned. This is not a balanced view, it is an encomium by one who vastly enjoyed this series. If you don't like endless gushing praise (I hate it, myself... read more »
  
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- - FatTaff
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  - Worcester, UK
  - 27 Jul 2009 at 22:03
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  - 4
  Drama at it's best
  
  What can one say about the west Wing that hasn't already been said? The political drama set in the administrative 'West' wing of the White House ... read more »
  
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- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - Miles Orchard
  - Cardiff
  - 17 Feb 2004 at 16:52
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  You couldn't ask for more...
  
  With an impeccable cast and an indomitable spirit, "The West Wing" has become one of my top shows.
  
  Not a fan over overly 'American'... read more »
  
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- - Bertusbaby
  - Merseyside
  - 11 Nov 2003 at 16:08
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  - 3
  One of the two best series on TV
  
  Brilliant. Hysterical. Moving. Intelligent.
  
  i could list more words like the above to describe the West Wing, but you're really better off just ... read more »
  
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- - Jamie Mellor
  - Birkenhead, England
  - 19 Feb 2004 at 11:07
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  TV at it's best
  
  This has to be the sharpest, wittiest, fast paced shows ever created.
  
  It may take a couple of episodes to get used to the lightning quick dialogue, ... read more »
  
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  - Hulaz
  - 20 reviews
  - Newcastle
  - 18 Jun 2007 at 15:42
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  - 2
  not that good
  
  I decided to watch this as I had heard some good things about it - some people really do like it. However, I decided to watch it on the backdrop of watching ... read more »
  
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- - Mac1
  - 6 reviews
  - Glasgow
  - 23 Apr 2008 at 13:26
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  Martin Sheen steals the show
  
  This was originally created as a vehicle for Rob Lowe, and whilst he is in it, he is just one part of this excellent and engaging programme. His part is just ... read more »
  
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  - Waterloo
  - 13 Mar 2006 at 13:05
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  - 1
  Great Entertainment!
  
  I had heard lots of good things about this series, but due to my zero-tolerance of commercial breaks, I have never watched it..... until now. And I have to say ... read more »
  
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- - Nonchalant John
  - Oxford, England
  - 21 May 2004 at 19:04
- - 5
  - 1
  KEEP IT
  
  Sorry, not my cup of tea.
  
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- - Richard Galloway
  - Selby, North Yorkshire
  - 26 Mar 2008 at 21:14
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  - 2
  Spin City meets ER
  
  We somehow never got round to watching this series on TV, and were persuaded to get the DVD after rave reviews by friends. Much deserved reviews as it turned ... read more »
  
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  - Manchester, England
  - 04 Sep 2004 at 05:32
- - 3
  - 0
  American Political Drama With Heart
  
  Politics is not my bag; I watched this because my partner wanted to.
  
  Well, I was stunned; this is not what I would have expected to see. The warmth ... read more »
  
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- - The Toaster
  - Bedfordshire, England, my England
  - 20 Oct 2004 at 16:29

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- The West Wing - Complete Season 1
  
  The West Wing provides a glimpse into the inner workings of the Oval Office as seen through the eyes of an eclectic group of staffers led by President Josiah Bartlett (Martin Sheen). Pacing the West Wing morning, noon and night, Bartlet's loyal group strive to keep press and the public informed at ...