Jul 12, 2015

nearly perfect. there are flashes of sentimentality and idealism, sure, but i'd argue the show's detractors are more prone to look for (and criticize) those qualities because it's in the political arena. it's skeptical without being cynical, smart without being pedantic. characters are all sympathetic, none superhuman. the balances of power are remarkable--bartlet's not an empty suit, but he's not always the smartest or best-prepared person in the room. the villains aren't caricatures. it's better paced than any hour-long i can think of. really, this might be my best pick for greatest drama ever, no qualifiers.

honorable mention to NYPD Blue, Homicide: Life on the Street, and Twin Peaks. and, you know, stretches of Lost.

 

Jul 12, 2015

people who like The West Wing might show you clips like this one--bite-sized, ideological. they're cool, but thankfully, they're few and far between. the show excels in the moments between and in the aftermath of the biggest plot points. it's able to do so because the cast is so remarkably talented. what's more, they work beautifully in nearly any combination, which can't be said for other great shows, even those with fewer principals.

 

Jul 12, 2015

Yeah disagree enitrely and love the show.

I didn't come into with any biases and there were numerous sub par moments throughout the entire series

 

Jul 12, 2015

there are 150 hour-long episodes. surprise! there are gonna be "subpar moments." what would your pick be?

 

Jul 12, 2015

The wire, it's more concise and just as engaging. Features plenty standout performances as well

Im not gonna be as well read on west wing as you since I've only ever done one watch but it has some of my favorite characters ever, but I just remember it getting noticeably weaker at a certain point.

Ah d--- just saw that you said network. The yeah west wing is deff up there...monk and house were both great imo

 

Jul 12, 2015

did you just cite the wire, realize i said "network," and just roll with your post anyway? lol bruhhhh

 

Jul 12, 2015

The Sorkin seasons are almost flawless but once you get into the John Wells era it's got more inconsistent.

I will say "Two Cathedrals" is up there with the best tv show episodes ever made.

 

Jul 12, 2015

Haven't seen much of it, but I love Sorkin's dialogue and this is where he made his name.
Apparently he used to go to the opera as a kid and loved the rhythm they kept in conversation.

 

Jul 12, 2015

o.c >>>

 

Jul 12, 2015

Yesh

House and monk doe

 

Jul 12, 2015

bruh i love house dearly but it should be obvious why it isn't in the conversation. monk was on USA.

 

Jul 12, 2015

nah

 

Jul 12, 2015

House was great the first 3 seasons

 

Jul 12, 2015

gimme your pick mate

 

Jul 12, 2015

now you know how we feel when you respond with these posts

my favorite show on network will always be monk

 

Jul 12, 2015

ppl playing fast and loose w a pretty rigid category here lol

 

Jul 12, 2015

@Narsh knows about tv

tbh, i dont even think west wing is sorkins best network show

 

Jul 12, 2015

i actually didnt notice the Drama part

then shield easily...that was on netowkr right?

 

Jul 12, 2015

no, that was fx

network means abc nbc fox and cbs