These Shows Are Considered the Greatest Television Series of the 21st Century

The West Wing

Aaron Sorkin’s witty and esoteric political drama showed Americans that it’s important to remain hopeful for the leader of the free world. While it had its missteps, The West Wing did something no other show had done before: managed to spice up the boring intricacies of U.S. legislation.

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