The West Wing

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Season 2
  • Network: NBC
  • Series Premiere Date: Sep 22, 1999
Season #: 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
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Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 2
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 2
  3. Negative: 0 out of 2
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  1. People Weekly
    Reviewed by: Tom Gliatto
    Jun 27, 2013
    100
    Remains a winner.
  2. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Tim Goodman
    Jul 25, 2013
    70
    "The West Wing" needs changes, and it needs them now. Without a revamping of the show in some significant fashion, it runs the risk of losing its importance, dropping its political cachet and looking for all the world like a fine, if not sterling, bit of Hollywood fictional fluffery.

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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 41 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 41
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 41
  3. Negative: 8 out of 41
  1. ForReals13
    Sep 27, 2020
    9
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  2. drlowdon
    Apr 2, 2013
    7
    Season two continues immediately after the shootout cliff-hanger of last season. With much of the White House staff struggling to come toSeason two continues immediately after the shootout cliff-hanger of last season. With much of the White House staff struggling to come to terms with the events that unfolded they soon discover that there is no rest bite from the constant pressures of running the country.

    As with season one the quality of writing is as good as anything else on television, Sorkin's scripts are full of drama and no shortage of humour whilst continuing to raise important issues. The acting from both the primary and secondary characters also remains of the highest standard, ensuring that The West Wing doesn't fall into the trap of becoming overly melodramatic, and whilst it will still not be a show for everyone it is certainly as intelligent and interesting as television drama can get.    … Full Review »
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