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 Post subject: Re: The West Wing
PostPosted: Sun December 16, 2018 10:06 pm 
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Season five is such a huge bum note. Nothing happens. Apart from Leo.

Six picks way up and becomes almost a hybrid of Sorkins best moments and fast paced short attention span modern tv.

It’s odd


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dimejinky99 wrote:
Season five is such a huge bum note. Nothing happens. Apart from Leo.

Six picks way up and becomes almost a hybrid of Sorkins best moments and fast paced short attention span modern tv.

It’s odd


Season 5 is awful. For the first few episodes the writers are clearly just trying to copy Sorkin, and the rest of the season is just dull. Toby & Leo suffered most, because only Sorkin knew how to write those two.

The Supremes is the best episode of that season, by far.

Halfway through season 6 it's like the writers realized they had to change it up or the show was done. Splitting the cast up and switching between White House episodes and Campaign episodes was a brilliant decision, and the writing really improves.

Season 7 is awesome, and easily up there with seasons 2 & 3 as my favourites.


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Yes, season 5 is the weak link. It does explore some interesting things however.


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Wow.

Halfway into season six. I never enjoyed this season. Previously it felt clunky and poorly written.

It’s not. It’s a ramshackle campaign trying to find its legs. It’s written exactly as it needs to be.

This is really enjoyable.


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They’re recreating that episode Hartsfield Landing and staging it in a theatre. Live performance. It’s gonna be on HBO.

Richard schiff just did a great interview on US politics on a pod here I just listened to it

https://www.todayfm.com/podcasts/the-la ... ard-schiff


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I started this series the other day. First time seeing it. About 5 episodes in. Enjoy it so far.


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We were talking about starting it, as well.

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You should! Then we can go in this journey together!


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With the dearth of new programming lately, we very well may. Maybe even start tonight.

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Huzzah


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epilogue wrote:
I started this series the other day. First time seeing it. About 5 episodes in. Enjoy it so far.




Wtf


Only now??


Well you’re gonna love it that I do know.

Keep us updated here as you go please.


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dimejinky99 wrote:
epilogue wrote:
I started this series the other day. First time seeing it. About 5 episodes in. Enjoy it so far.




Wtf


Only now??


Well you’re gonna love it that I do know.

Keep us updated here as you go please.

Will do


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I’ve never seen an episode of this show but I have to imagine it feels really dated when watching it today?


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I do a full rewatch every year or two. It doesn't feel dated to me, but with every passing year it makes me sad that politics isn't this hopeful and optimistic.

I didn't watch in 2023 so I'm ready to start it again. Perhaps I'll rewatch Sopranos first.


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A full rewatch, meaning every episode? Do you do that to several series?


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I have thought about watching this before, but I hated the Newsroom so much that I'm not sure if I'd like it.


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tragabigzanda wrote:
I’ve never seen an episode of this show but I have to imagine it feels really dated when watching it today?

Watched the first episode last night and everybody had beepers.

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wease wrote:
tragabigzanda wrote:
I’ve never seen an episode of this show but I have to imagine it feels really dated when watching it today?

Watched the first episode last night and everybody had beepers.

You’re thinking of The Wire.


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Anders wrote:
A full rewatch, meaning every episode? Do you do that to several series?


I only do a full rewatch of The West Wing and The Sopranos. TWW is like comfort viewing for me, it's so easy to watch.

I need to let more time pass between Sopranos viewings because I really enjoy getting sucked back into that world but I need to pay attention.


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