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The West Wing (1999)

  • Drama
  • 7 seasons
  • 12 age guide
  • ★ 8.3/10 from 606 ratings

The West Wing provides a glimpse into presidential politics in the nation's capital as it tells the stories of the members of a fictional presidential administration. These interesting characters have humor and dedication that touches the heart while the politics that they discuss touch on everyday life.

Created byAaron Sorkin

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  1. 01

    The Newsroom

    Same creator

    2012 · 60 min · Drama

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    A behind-the-scenes look at the people who make a nightly cable-news program. Focusing on a network anchor, his new executive producer, the newsroom staff and their boss, the series tracks their quixotic mission to do the news well in the face of corporate and commercial obstacles-not to mention their own personal entanglements.

    Why it connects

    • the same creator
    • strong genre and series-style overlap
    • similar audience response
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  2. 02

    Sports Night

    Same creator

    1998 · 22 min · Comedy · Drama

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    The offbeat cast and crew of a sports news show deal with professional, personal, and ethical challenges while functioning in a pressure-cooker work environment.

    Why it connects

    • the same creator
    • substantial genre overlap
    • a closely matched era
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  3. 03

    Jack & Bobby

    Similar atmosphere

    2004 · 60 min · Drama

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    If "greatness is thrust upon us," as Winston Churchill once said, then it stands to reason that those who are destined for greatness are rarely aware of it. Take Jack and Bobby McCallister for example: two bright young brothers growing up under the watchful eye of their eccentric single mother Grace McCallister. Grace's personality is a force of nature destined to shape both of these young men's lives and secure one a place in the history books - as President of the United States.

    Why it connects

    • strong genre and series-style overlap
    • shared network: Warner Bros. Television
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  4. 04

    Commander in Chief

    Similar atmosphere

    2005 · 42 min · Drama

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    Mackenzie Allen has a lot on her plate -- she has twin teenagers, a 6-year-old at home and an ambitious husband at the office, and she is about to become the first female president of the United States. Before that happens, however; Mackenzie, who serves as vice president, has to decide whether or not to go against the dying wishes of the current president, who has asked her to step down and let someone "more appropriate" fill his shoes in the Oval Office. Not only does the president want her to resign, so does the entire party that elected her in the first place. But when the moment of truth arrives, Mackenzie isn't willing to be a mere footnote in history. Instead of allowing her detractors to keep her down, she decides to trust her instincts and accept the most powerful job in the world.

    Why it connects

    • strong shared themes: politics and usa politics
    • strong genre and series-style overlap
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  5. 05

    Grey's Anatomy

    Similar atmosphere

    2005 · Drama

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    Follows the personal and professional lives of a group of doctors at Seattle's Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital.

    Why it connects

    • strong genre and series-style overlap
    • similar audience response
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  6. 06

    Entourage

    Genre overlap

    2004 · Comedy · Drama

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    Film star Vince Chase navigates the vapid terrain of Los Angeles with a close circle of friends and his trusty agent.

    Why it connects

    • substantial genre overlap
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  7. 07

    Madam Secretary

    Shared themes

    2014 · 45 min · Drama · War & Politics

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    After years away from the CIA, Elizabeth McCord is pulled back into the political arena. The newly appointed Secretary of State is tough, fair, and smart, driving international diplomacy, wrangling office politics, and circumventing protocol as she negotiates global and domestic issues, both at the White House and at home.

    Why it connects

    • strong shared themes: politics and usa politics
    • substantial genre overlap
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  8. 08

    Once and Again

    Similar atmosphere

    1999 · 60 min · Drama

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    The series depicts the family of a single mother and her romance with a single father.

    Why it connects

    • strong genre and series-style overlap
    • a closely matched era
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  9. 09

    Law & Order: Trial by Jury

    Similar atmosphere

    2005 · 42 min · Drama

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    The inner workings of the judicial system, beginning with the arraignment, and continuing through the prosecutors' complicated process of building a case, investigating leads and preparing witnesses for trial.

    Why it connects

    • strong genre and series-style overlap
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  10. 10

    The Wayans Bros.

    Same network

    1995 · 23 min · Comedy

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    Brothers Shawn and Marlon are on the lookout for money and success, though the two are complete opposites. Shawn is responsible and conservative while Marlon is free-spirited and liberal. They are not immune to sibling rivalry, but frequently enjoy being each other's partner in crime.

    Why it connects

    • strong recommendation signals
    • shared network: Warner Bros. Television
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