The Binge Watcher's Guide to The West Wing

<p>What's Next? <em>The Bingewatchers' Guide to the West Wing</em> looks back at the classic television show 25 years later. Aaron Sorkin's political drama had an enormous influence on American politics. The show is a time-capsule from the political moment after the Berlin Wall fell but before 9/11. </p><p><br></p><p>This first book focuses on the first two seasons of the show examining how the television show explains political issues scandals and vision. <em>The West Wing</em> was a show about political optimism something that's hard to imagine now; it also influenced less optimistic political dramas including Shonda Rhimes' <em>Scandal </em>and even sitcoms including <em>Parks and Recreation</em>. The show is a political and cultural touchstone. </p><p><br></p><p>The book gives a critical appraisal of many of the show's themes including how its optimism and politics have held up over the years.</p>