The West Wing Season Six

Rating: PG - Contains Adult Themes.
Duration: 910 mins.
Genre: Television, Drama.
Actors: Allison Janney, Martin Sheen, Bradley Whitford, John Spencer, Richard Schiff, Stockard Channing, Joshua Malina.
Release Date: Available Now.

Synopsis
The West Wing provides a glimpse into presidential politics in the US capital as it tells the stories of the members of a fictional presidential administration. These interesting characters have humour and dedication that touches the heart while the politics that they discuss touch on everyday life…

The Reality
Season Six hits the ground running as we follow on from the Season Five cliff-hanger. Colin and Josh stay at Donna’s bedside, whist the Bartlet administration struggles over what kind of a response is appropriate.

But in reality this is all just high-tension candyfloss, a transition between the two seasons, just enough of a high octane hit to get you drawn back into the series.

Not that any long time fan would need an excuse to get back into the West Wing, especially as fans are only all too aware that Jed Bartlett has little over a year before he has to step down, and the series as a whole will have to face a serious dilemma.

But I’m getting ahead of myself.

Season Six is probably one of the most unique since the whole concept of the West Wing as thrust upon us many years ago. It’s time for massive change as new presidential hopefuls rise up, as the country gears up for a year of campaigning. Well known and loved members of the Bartlet team will have to make some tough choices as the focus gets split between Martin Sheen’s Jed Bartlet, and Presidential hopefuls played by Jimmy Smits and Alan Alda.

But as the Bartlet team fractures and changes, the President still has a country to run, and politics to play.

All in all, Season Six is probably one of the most diverse and interesting so far, and only sets fans up for a roller coaster ride in Season Seven.

But what is it that makes the West Wing so compelling. What gives it its legs to lead it into a seventh season? Possibly it’s the intrigue of the behind the doors working of the White House, the great story writing and lovable characters. Perhaps it’s also the fact that the writers never go down the usual TV series trap of rampant relationships and sex between the key characters, and this is something that I believe makes for series that resonates with authenticity.

Food for thought
Jed Bartlet is surrounded by advisors to keep him honest, who keeps you honest?

Special Features
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