It is so hard to believe that The West Wing is celebrating the 25th anniversary. So, Warner Brothers Home Entertainment have decided to release the Complete Series on Silver Anniversary deluxe edition Blu-ray for the first time ever.
Synopsis: The West Wing ventured where no other TV series had gone before: an extraordinarily intimate look at an American President and the inner workings of the White House. Experience all the crises, triumphs, lofty idealism and hard realities of the acclaimed series that won 26 Emmys, including 4 for Outstanding Drama Series.
Martin Sheen expertly portrays the two-term Democratic President Josiah Bartlett. But of course Sheen is not alone here, not by a longshot. He is surrounded by a stellar cast that includes Richard Schiff as communications director Toby Ziegler; Rob Lowe as Toby’s deputy director, Sam Seaborn; John Spencer as Bartlett’s chief of staff, Leo McGarry; Allison Janney as press secretary C.J. Cregg, who later succeeds McGarry; Bradley Whitford as McGarry’s deputy, Josh Lyman; and Stockard Channing as First Lady Abbey Bartlett.
The dialogue is realistic and there is great character development throughout this series. Also the cinematography is amazing. They way this show is shot you feel as if you are literally peering into the inner workings of the White House. Admittedly The West Wing suffered after its fourth season as Sorkin left. John Wells came in as the showrunner. Now no one can be Sorkin, but John Wells did a good job finishing the series run.
These episodes look absolutely stellar on Blu-ray. They are crisp and clean with no signs of damage or digital artifacts. The audio is clear with no hiss, pops or audio anomalies. If you want to see this series this Blu-ray set is a great way to do it! But 156 episode is not all that is included in this set. Take a look at the bonus features included on these discs.
Blu-ray Combo Pack Extras:
Season 1 Disc 1
* Pilot Episode Audio Commentary featuring Aaron Sorkin and Thomas Schlamme
Season 1 Disc 2
* In Excelsis Deo Audio Commentary featuring Aaron Sorkin and Thomas Schlamme with Alex Graves
Season 1 Disc 3
* Take This Sabbath Day Audio Commentary featuring Aaron Sorkin and Thomas Schlamme
* Celestial Navigation Audio Commentary featuring Aaron Sorkin and Thomas Schlamme with Christopher Misiano
Season 1 Disc 4
* What Kind of Day Has It Been Audio Commentary featuring Aaron Sorkin and Thomas Schlamme
* The Primaries (SD 17:29)
* The Inauguration (SD 29:03)
* Capital Beat (SD 8:08)
* Sheet Music (SD 6:28)
* Unaired Scenes (SD 5:12)
* Gag Order (SD 2:58)
* The West Wing Suite (SD 1:50)
* Off the Record (SD 3:28)
Season 2 Disc 1
* In the Shadow of Two Gunmen Part I Audio Commentary featuring Aaron Sorkin and Thomas Schlamme with Bradley Whitford and Janel Moloney
* In the Shadow of Two Gunmen Part II Audio Commentary featuring Aaron Sorkin and Thomas Schlamme with Martin Sheen
Season 2 Disc 2
* Noel Audio Commentary featuring Aaron Sorkin and Thomas Schlamme with Bradley Whitford
Season 2 Disc 4
* 18th and Potomac Audio Commentary featuring Aaron Sorkin, Robert Berlinger, and Kathryn Joosten
* Constructing Two Cathedrals (SD 17:40)
* Unaired Scenes (SD 9:28)
* Gag Order (SD 1:16)
Season 3 Disc 1
* Manchester Part II Audio Commentary featuring Aaron Sorkin and Thomas Schlamme with Allison Janney
Season 3 Disc 2
* Bartlet For America Audio Commentary featuring Aaron Sorkin and Thomas Schlamme with John Spencer
Season 3 Disc 4
* Post Comitatus Audio Commentary featuring Aaron Sorkin, Alex Graves, and Thomas Schlamme
* Documentary Special (SD 42:15)
* A Property Master's Story (SD 10:47)
* Chief of Stuff (SD 13:20)
* Unaired Scenes (SD 4:51)
Season 4 Disc 1
* Game On Audio Commentary featuring Aaron Sorkin and Thomas Schlamme with Alex Graves and Joshua Malina
Season 4 Disc 4
* Commencement Audio Commentary featuring Aaron Sorkin and Thomas Schlamme with Alex Graves
* Twenty Give Audio Commentary featuring Aaron Sorkin and Thomas Schlamme with Christopher Misiano
* Behind Every Good Man... is the First Lady (SD 12:33)
* The Letter of the Word (SD 18:39)
* Unaired Scenes (SD 4:34)
Season 5 Disc 1
* 7A WF 83429 Audio Commentary featuring John Wells and Alex Graves
* The Dogs of War Audio Commentary featuring John Wells and Christopher Misiano
Season 5 Disc 3
* The Supremes Audio Commentary featuring Alex Graves, Jesica Yu, and Debora Cahn
Season 5 Disc 4
* In POTUS We Trust (SD 13:39)
* Gaza: Anatomy of an Episode (SD 15:04)
* Unaired Scenes (SD 5:30)
Season 6 Disc 3
* King Corn Audio Commentary featuring John Wells and Alex Graves
Season 6 Disc 4
* In God We Trust Audio Commentary featuring Lawrence O'Donnell Jr. and Christopher Misiano
* 2162 Votes Audio Commentary featuring John Wells and Alex Graves
* C.J. Cregg: From Press Secretary to Chief of Staff (SD 14:44)
Season 7 Disc 4
* Live From The Director's Chair (SD 50:18)
Season 7 Disc 4
* Live From The Director's Chair (SD 50:18)
* Countdown to West Wing Live (SD 25:19)
To have The West Wing entire series transferred to HD in one complete box set is awesome enough. But add in audio commentaries, featurettes, additional scenes that never made it to air, hilarious gag reels and so much more. Warner Brothers really went above and beyond and made a box set that is a must own for TV drama fans.
While we are facing a pivotal time in American history and the election season is upon us after we get out and vote, enjoy the newly transferred West Wing TV series on Blu-ray from Warner Brothers home Entertainment. Head over to MovieZyng and order your copy of the Silver Anniversary edition of the West Wing on Blu-ray today!
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