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brabbel123) wrote2010-07-12 06:21 am
brabbel123) wrote2010-07-12 06:21 am
Further West Wing-appreciation
Yesterday I continued with my TWW-marathon and watched the episodes from "Bartlet for America" to "100 000 Airplanes" - and I'm really amazed at the quality of especially those 2 episodes.
Leo's testimony before the House committee, his determination to save Bartlet from public dishonor (while risking to lose his own reputation), the Republicans' counsel's putting a stop to the proceedings - well, I like to see integrity. And I also liked the way Bartlet took the blame since he was the one pulling all the threads in this mess.
But I especially appreciated "100 000 Airplanes". I'm somewhat of an idealist myself, so I can really empathize with Sam's losing some of his ideals. He's getting disillusioned but shown in a very subtle way. I know this already sets up his leaving the show, so perhaps I'd have appreciated it even more when one of the others had reacted to the dimming of enthusiasm in his eyes before it was too late - but nonetheless, surely one of the best episodes so far.
And I keep coming back to "In the Shadow of two gunmen" - I absolutely adore this two-parter since it portrays the chaos surrounding such an assassination attempt. I mean: what the hell, the president is required to sign a letter giving over power to the VP? What if he weren't able to because he's unconscious? In this case it was a mere 3 hours Bartlet was out of commission but such a power vacuum isn't really what one would expect of the US. I've no insight into the American constitution but that surely appears to be a loop hole that needs addressing. And I absolutely love the way Bartlet handles Josh right at the end, his stroking Josh's hair - wow, what a paternal and extraordinary (because not uncharacteristic) display of affection.
Okay, I'm going to stop now - if I continue I might be late for work... And I'd so rather talk more about TWW right now... *sighs*
Leo's testimony before the House committee, his determination to save Bartlet from public dishonor (while risking to lose his own reputation), the Republicans' counsel's putting a stop to the proceedings - well, I like to see integrity. And I also liked the way Bartlet took the blame since he was the one pulling all the threads in this mess.
But I especially appreciated "100 000 Airplanes". I'm somewhat of an idealist myself, so I can really empathize with Sam's losing some of his ideals. He's getting disillusioned but shown in a very subtle way. I know this already sets up his leaving the show, so perhaps I'd have appreciated it even more when one of the others had reacted to the dimming of enthusiasm in his eyes before it was too late - but nonetheless, surely one of the best episodes so far.
And I keep coming back to "In the Shadow of two gunmen" - I absolutely adore this two-parter since it portrays the chaos surrounding such an assassination attempt. I mean: what the hell, the president is required to sign a letter giving over power to the VP? What if he weren't able to because he's unconscious? In this case it was a mere 3 hours Bartlet was out of commission but such a power vacuum isn't really what one would expect of the US. I've no insight into the American constitution but that surely appears to be a loop hole that needs addressing. And I absolutely love the way Bartlet handles Josh right at the end, his stroking Josh's hair - wow, what a paternal and extraordinary (because not uncharacteristic) display of affection.
Okay, I'm going to stop now - if I continue I might be late for work... And I'd so rather talk more about TWW right now... *sighs*