Arnie Vinick explains the situation
As the final season of The West Wing hurtles towards its conclusion over on More4, I can’t help but worry that there is going to be nothing waiting in the wings (so to speak) to replace it. Political drama within the UK has been quite limited, to the degree that it is almost a niche subject for television makers over the years (with notable exceptions like “House Of Cards”). Instead the Brits tend to view political intrigue as a subject of much hilarity as seen in “Yes, Minister” and “New Statesman”. Therefore, when I became aware of The West Wing some 5 or 6 years ago, I approached with caution, but any fears were soon put to rest as the sheer brilliance of Aaron Sorkin’s creation became apparent. Episodes continue to inform and entertain all the way through season seven…. the presidential race hots up as a nuclear power plant in California melts down in one of the best examples, Duck and Cover. It says something about the state of the world when the standing President and both candidates to supercede him in a fictional storyline, would all seemingly run the actual President to a close finish. So, The West Wing will take all its Emmys and Golden Globes and be relegated to the sidelines of “They-don’t-make-’em-like-that-anymore” discussions at the pub. Soon to be gone, long to be remembered.
Tags: Aaron-Sorkin, Alan-Alda, Duck-And-Cover, E4, Modern Drama, West-Wing
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