The West Wing: Season 3 [DVD] [2004]

Having already seen all the episodes on E4 what seems like an eternity ago, I can not wait for the release of Season three.For those who are already fans of The West Wing... wait a minute - what am I talking about? Anyone who has ever seen the west wing will not be reading this review - they don't need me to tell them how great it is, and they will have just clicked on the "order now" button.For those who have not seen it, I will quote a great line that Sam used regarding CJ's request for help understanding the Census in the excellent "Mr Willis of Ohio" episode from season 1 -"let's forget the fact that you are late joining the party, and embrace the fact that you showed up at all."The West Wing really is once in a generation television. The casting is superb, the story lines are solid, and the acting is little short of mesmerising. I honestly do not know anyone who, having seen one episode, has not become hooked. Season three continues the high standards set in seasons 1 and 2, wth a lot more political depth (don't let this put you off - I hate politics with a passion, but this is entertaining stuff), and even greater development of the personalities of the characters and their relationships.I would recommend that you watch seasons 1 and 2 first if you have not already seen them, then buy this. It is an expensive business, being a West Wing fan, but believe me when I tell you that there are very few episodes that you will not watch again and again, so in terms of value for money, it is top notch.Enjoy!

In actual fact, there's not much simple about the West Wing. I don't pretend to understand half of what's said, but neither does Allison Janney (C.J. Cregg) so I'm in good company!However, The West Wing is undeniably superb. The writing and acting on the show is second to none, but perhaps more important is the topics that the show addresses, and the way they are addressed. Not many shows could put together a response to the Terror attacks on the World Trade Centre in such short time - most didn't bother in any time - and I'd rather have the 'preachy' element of the show than the marked silence of others.In The West Wing, we see many difficult issues facing America and the world discussed, and it is reassuring that they are discussed, we hear the other side of the story; we see people change their minds, and it gives me hope that although fictitious, people like Toby, Josh and even POTUS himself might be in the White House in some way, shape or form.Not many shows are thought-provoking, dramatic and funny as The West Wing.Bartlet for America!

Solid entertainment packed with solid story lines and likeable characters. For anyone who's watched series 1 and 2 I can assure you the quality remains just as high as with both series: for any new comer I could still recommend it but would suggest you play catch up with the first 2 series before this one. They've been around for quite awhile so you should be able to pick them up cheap and if the rest of the 7 series are up to this quality you can avoid crap tv for quite awhile.

Season 3 of the West Wing is again fantastic, the events leading up to the finale were really funny, intense and dramatic. It really is brilliant writing from Aaron Sorkin and the rest to be able to create truly enjoyable episodes such as "Dead Irish Writers" which has to be one of my all time faves. Towards the end, the climatic finale has you wondering what the hell just happened in a good way that the emotions the show draws out of you.The only slight problem I had and this wasn't with the actual programme content was that I was given two Disc 3's and had to return the boxset for a like for like return but it was dealt with quickly and properly by Amazon so no real complaint.

If you're a person who hates politics and turns the channel off when the news comes on I guarantee you will still love "The West Wing". Set in a fictional White House the show revolves around the President and his senior staff. There is excellent acting and storylines, not based on just politics but plenty of human drana, and those of you who have enjoyed series 1 and 2 you're going to love 3. In this series the story continues to unravel Bartlett's admission at the end of series 2, we see more of the excellent First Lady, a new love interest for Josh, a return of Admiral Fitz-Wallace and learn just that little bit more about President Bartlett's complex and difficult relationship with Vice President Hoynes. A series jammed packed with excellence and well worth having on DVD to watch over, and over, and over again!

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