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Title: the west wing will never be the same
Review: I miss Aaron Sorkin. There is something about seasons 5 and 6 that just rings false. The world they create is a Democratic fantasy-land: it just isn't believable anymore.The characters are now smug, arrogant, pedantic, and overbearing without being quirky and endearing; they take themselves far too seriously. By contrast, Sorkin's world felt very real. In fleshing out his characters, he struck just the right balance between seriousness and levity, between rocket-scientist smart and airhead-silly. Similarly, his stories were powerful and moving, yet laugh-out loud hilarious. I am so thankful that seasons 1 to 4 have been released on DVD for West Wing fans to enjoy, but I still wish there were more like them coming. Yes, Aaron Sorkin is sorely missed.
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