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The second series of The West Wing, Aaron Sorkin's relentlessly erudite drama about life behind the scenes at the White House, continues here with the emphasis on President Bartlet's multiple sclerosis, a condition that he has hitherto concealed from the American electorate and most of his staff. Tensions grow between himself and the First Lady (Stockard Channing) as she realises, in the episode "Third State of the Union" that he intends to run for a second term in office.
It becomes clear to Bartlet (Martin Sheen) that he must go public with his MS, and his staff are forced to come to terms with this, as well as deal with the usual plethora of domestic and international incidents, which apparently preclude any of them from having any sort of private lives, least of all love lives. These include crises in Haiti and Columbia, an obstinate filibuster and a Surgeon General's excessively frank remarks about the drugs situation. Thankfully, the splendid Lord John Marbury (Roger Rees) is on hand to make chief of staff Leo McGarry's life more of a misery in "The Drop-In".
These episodes, though occasionally marred by a sentimental soundtrack and an earnest and wishfully high regard for the Presidential office, are masterclasses in drama and dialogue, ranging from the wittily staccato to the magnificently grave, capturing authentically the hectic pace of political intrigue and the often vain efforts of decent, brilliant people to do the right thing. "Two Cathedrals", which features flashbacks to Bartlet's schooldays and his thunderous denunciation of God following a funeral, is perhaps the greatest West Wing episode of all.
On the DVD: The West Wing, Series 2 Part 2 features no extras, though the transfer is immaculate. --David Stubbs
DVD Description
The main focus of the second half of series 2 of The West Wing is the President’s multiple sclerosis. Someone has found out about the President’s secret condition and it becomes obvious that there are larger implications to deal with: should Bartlett have run in the first place and has he duped the American public? As each of the main staff members finds out, they have a different perspective or opinion on how to handle the difficult issue. The situation comes to an emotional head with a season finale press conference, where the President must announce if he is running for a second term or not: a prime testament to Martin Sheen’s acting ability. On top of this, there are other more general issues to deal with for Bartlett and his team – a hostage situation in Columbia, the car crash of a dearly loved member of the team and their fair share of difficult Senators.
DVD Special Features:
- Interactive Menus
- Instant scene access
Contains the following episodes:
- Drop-In
- Bartlet’s State of the Union
- The War at Home
- Ellie
- Somebody’s Going to Emergency, Somebody’s Going to Jail
- The Stackhouse Filibuster
- 17 People
- Bad Moon Rising
- The Fall’s Gonna Kill You
- 18th and Potomac
- Two Cathedrals
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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The West Wing rocks with the 2nd set of DVD's climaxing the second season of this fine TV show. We continue to chart the fortunes of the Bartlet Whitehouse, as this series hurtles towards its shattering conclusion with the revelations of the Presidents Illness and the shocking departure of a much loved character.
There are fine episodes here from The Drop in, through Bartlet's Third State of the Union, The Stackhouse Filibuster, 18th and Potomac ending with Two Cathedrals which sets us up for the thrilling third season soon to come on DVD and Video.
The performances are as usual excellent from a seasoned cast and supporting players. Truly a fine feast of fictional politics served with humor and more than a little pathos
Excellent!!!!!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Shows like The West Wing, restore my faith in television. Stunningly well written and beautifully filmed, The West Wing really is one of my favorite shows of all time. This DVD contains the second half of the second series of the show and include the episode 'Two Cathedrals'. This contains probably the finest scene I have ever watched on TV, where Bartlet gives God a piece of his mind.
Everyone should own this DVD for 'Two Cathedrals' alone.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
The states have provided us with great tv programmes recently: Law and Order, Alais, Boomtown and CSI. However, at the very top of the list is the West Wing. Season 2, part 2 adopts a more serious tone as the President Bartlet prepares to go public with his multiple slcerosis.
Highlights include "17 people" in which Bartlet tells Toby about his disease and the season finale "Two Cathedrals" in which Bartlet, after attending the funeral of a dear friend and telling the world about his MS, going to a press conference to the tune of "Brothers in Arms" by Dire Straits.
If you are looking for funny monents,you have got to see CJ's meeting with the Organisation of Cartographers for Social Equality in "Somebody's Going to Emergency, Somebody's Going to Jail".
The West Wing is educating, witty and brilliantly funny. Roll on season 3!
Highlights include "17 people" in which Bartlet tells Toby about his disease and the season finale "Two Cathedrals" in which Bartlet, after attending the funeral of a dear friend and telling the world about his MS, going to a press conference to the tune of "Brothers in Arms" by Dire Straits.
If you are looking for funny monents,you have got to see CJ's meeting with the Organisation of Cartographers for Social Equality in "Somebody's Going to Emergency, Somebody's Going to Jail".
The West Wing is educating, witty and brilliantly funny. Roll on season 3!
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