Drama > S Drama > 12 years and over > 15 GBP to 20 GBP

Advantages: The complete and outstanding series on 6 discs
Disadvantages: No special features in box set.

This box set contains the complete fourth season of the West Wing, all 23 episode contained on 6 discs, and it does not disappoint. This season follows as President Bartlett through his election victory and the start of his second term in office, along with African genocide, a terrorist plot, Sam's departure and a sex scandal which shakes the White House. The story lines are exquisitely written with excellent dialogue and the performances, especially ... Read review

Advantages: Dynamic, refreshing storyline
Disadvantages: Lacks direction of previous series

...as a tawdry sequel to the heights scaled by previous series of this magnificent drama should take another look. Admittedly, the pace and quick witted nature of the Sorkin era has been somewhat lacking since the creater's departure from the production team, but this in no way detracts from the series as a whole. The progression of the storyline is as captivating as ever and the final episdoe of WW6 is, in my opinion, one if the greatest ever produced. ...
...WW fanatic since series 1). The west wing is now home to increasingly few of our favourite characters, as they all set about defining their own futures. It seems inevitable that nothing will remain as it was in the 'good old days', but this adds to the dynamic feeling of the series. Each episode leaves you wondering what will happen next. For anyone in doubt about buying this dramatical masterpiece should place all preconceptions aside and buy it ... Read review

Advantages: Fantastic series, great packaging, substantive!
Disadvantages: No special features

...has fallen in love with the exceptional prose of the West Wing writing staff (Namely Aaron Sorkin), and the believable and engaging acting of the stars within it, the second season had a lot to stand up to. But it steps up the drama completely. In fact the West Wing Series 2 won both Emmy awards and Golden Globe Awards for Best Drama. It most certaily deserved it. Headed again by the Presidential looking Martin Sheen - it follows the cast as they ...
...further the inter-relationships between the main characters and other less visible cast members. It follows them as they try and implement the legislation and acts they think matter and will help the American People. Sad times are to be had with the loss of a small part of the cast, but one special to most of us who grew to love her as she stood up to the President she had known since he was a young boy, Mrs Lanningham. Season 1 left a cliff-hanger ... Read review

Advantages: Direction, performances, taste
Disadvantages: Stuff has been cut!

...him to a psychiatric institution. K-PAX is the story of a psychiatrist attempting to convince this enigmatic stranger that he has constructed an elaborate delusional world. Based on a fantastic series of novels by Gene Brewer, the cast is headed by Kevin Spacey and Jeff Bridges. Kevin Spacey used to be an edgy and brilliant character actor. He’s still best known for his Oscar-winning role in American Beauty. Ever since, he has been playing dull ...
...his description of the planet K-PAX is so convincing. I mention that because in other places the dialogue is terrible. Much of the speech is taken from the books, which is rare enough, and in general it’s very effective, but there’s some really stilted moments between the members of Powell’s family. Never mind. Prot’s central claim about his alien existence is that he can travel along beams of light. This concept is grabbed by the director, who ... Read review

Advantages: Sam Seaborn!! The conclusion of several underlying plots - and an emotional finale
Disadvantages: This is the last ever season

The West Wing is a dramatic masterpiece. Aaron Sorkin's creation has been accused of lacking pace and direction since the creator left the production team at the end of the fourth series, however series 7 sees this return in abundance. The West Wing combines compelling plot lines with a sharp, humourous and sophisticated dialogue. The two main, concurrent, plots are integrated seamlessly to produce a drama that consistently leaves you asking for ...
...a drama which has set the bar for all future creations sky-high. This series sees the West Wing staffers (past and present) all attempting to define their own futures and the political future of America, as they prepare to leave or to take office. The outgoing President Bartlett has to deal with a progressing course of MS, whilst protecting his people against nuclear disaster, world war and an inside leak which threatens to torpedo the closing hours ... Read review