Back in 1999 I watched the first couple of episodes and gave up because they all talked too fast and I had no idea who everyone was! But earlier this year I bought the DVD set of the 6 seasons, and have played them over and over again, because once I got into it all, I was hooked! And Friday night this year was sacrosanct while I watched the 7th season on British TV. Jed and Abbey Bartlet, Leo McGarry, Josh Lyman, Toby Ziegler, CJ Cregg and Charlie Young are such believable and individual characters, all with their own strengths and weaknesses, I have nothing but admiration for the actors who played them so convincingly. I have seen Martin Sheen in many film roles, but this must be the one he will (rightly) be remembered for, he was born for this character! The highlights of this series are way too many to mention, but Sheen's cursing of God in 'Two Cathedrals' has to be one of the most dramatic and memorable moments of the whole series.
Review of The West Wing
