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Special Features
- 154 episodes on 45 discs
- New to this set: Pilot script with foreword from series creator Aaron Sorkin and Episode guide
- Over 20 commentary tracks
- Over 20 Behind-the-scenes featurettes
- Unaired scenes
- Gag reels and more
Editorial Reviews
On the DVDs
A prestigious, award-winning drama series like The West Wing deserves first-class treatment on DVD, and the Complete Series Collection really delivers the goods. Like the series itself, the packaging is first-class all the way. The entire DVD set is held in a dossier file box, with a faux-leather navy blue exterior graced with an embossed silver-foil presidential seal and a magnet-sealing flap that neatly closes the lid with no visible latches or clasps. The 45 DVDs are held in seven individually tabbed and numbered fold-out files (one for each complete season) with a pocket for each DVD and West Wing cast members pictured on each fold-out file. (In addition, the DVDs themselves are labeled with a photo of the entire primary cast.) And while the audio commentaries, behind-the-scenes featurettes, gag reels, and other DVD extras remain the same from the previous individual-season DVD sets, the glossy, lavishly illustrated episode guide is exclusive to this set, and it's a convenient one-stop source for specific episode information. Also exclusive to this set is Aaron Sorkin's Emmy-nominated teleplay for the pilot episode, along with a new foreword by Sorkin detailing the genesis of the series from concept to casting. You can bet that Sorkin and his West Wing colleagues are pleased with the overall presentation of this full-series collection; it's durable, impressively stately without being ostentatious (like President Jed Bartlet himself), and guaranteed to look great on any bookshelf. --Jeff Shannon
Product Description
Complete 7 seasons - the entire run of the series - in one collection.
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
249 of 267 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
The West Wing is by far the best television series I've ever seen. 5 stars for that. However this set, although nice to look at, has too many flaws for me to recommend it very highly. 3 stars for this set.
My main gripe is that there are no English subtitles. Why not? There is plenty of space on the disks and subtitles don't take up that much. The gain would be far greater than the cost!
I often have to rewind episodes three or four times to catch a phrase that I can't quite make out hearing the first or second time. There is often so much background noise (sirens, crouds, music, etc) that one can't make out all the brilliant dialogue by only listening to the audio.
The UK editions have English subtitles, so why can't the American versions?
Another gripe is the packaging. While it is very nice to look at on the shelf, cleverly designed with file folders holding each season, it is impractical and scratches the disks! The folders are hard cardboard and the slits (not even lined with felt or soft material) are so narrow you have to really press the disks in, damaging and scratching them up!
The UK boxed set uses 22 slimline DVD cases, holding two discs each, all packaged within season-by-season slip cases.
If your DVD player can play European DVD's, I recommend paying a little extra and ordering the UK version instead: ASIN B000I8OC08 on Amazon.co.uk. It has the same 21+ hours of extras this set has so you won't be missing anything except the booklet and script, which frankly doesn't add much value.
EDIT: As somebody kindly pointed out in the comments, seasons 1-5 have subtitles. Only seasons 6 & 7 are without English subs. Also, if you do consider buying the UK edition, MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A REGION FREE DVD PLAYER, or that your player can play European DVD's. Read the comments to this review for tips on how to check your player. Thanks for voting and commenting! :)
My main gripe is that there are no English subtitles. Why not? There is plenty of space on the disks and subtitles don't take up that much. The gain would be far greater than the cost!
I often have to rewind episodes three or four times to catch a phrase that I can't quite make out hearing the first or second time. There is often so much background noise (sirens, crouds, music, etc) that one can't make out all the brilliant dialogue by only listening to the audio.
The UK editions have English subtitles, so why can't the American versions?
Another gripe is the packaging. While it is very nice to look at on the shelf, cleverly designed with file folders holding each season, it is impractical and scratches the disks! The folders are hard cardboard and the slits (not even lined with felt or soft material) are so narrow you have to really press the disks in, damaging and scratching them up!
The UK boxed set uses 22 slimline DVD cases, holding two discs each, all packaged within season-by-season slip cases.
If your DVD player can play European DVD's, I recommend paying a little extra and ordering the UK version instead: ASIN B000I8OC08 on Amazon.co.uk. It has the same 21+ hours of extras this set has so you won't be missing anything except the booklet and script, which frankly doesn't add much value.
EDIT: As somebody kindly pointed out in the comments, seasons 1-5 have subtitles. Only seasons 6 & 7 are without English subs. Also, if you do consider buying the UK edition, MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A REGION FREE DVD PLAYER, or that your player can play European DVD's. Read the comments to this review for tips on how to check your player. Thanks for voting and commenting! :)
70 of 76 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
There is no question in my mind the "The West Wing" was one of the greatest drama series on television ever. And if you've been holding out on buying the DVDs until this box set was released then I would suggest you part with some cash immediately. The issue for a lot of people reading these reviews, however, is going to be whether or not they are going to want to replace individual box sets with this release. I'm not going to suggest to you what the best move is, although in the next few days you're going to see my box sets on sale, but this is really a decision on whether or not you want a beautifully packaged set. That is what this is. The 'leather' folder the disks come in is perfect in terms of design for this series. The two 'books' that the set contains are glossy, and the pictures are beautiful. It is also a welcome change to see seasons 1 to 4 discs one -sided as opposed to the previous release. The individual folders that the disks here come in are sturdy enough and again well designed. However, I can't spot any additional extras on the discs. The foreward by Aaron Sorkin also isn't new - it's taken from the first Scriptbook that was released. So if you are a Wingnut, chances are you've seen everything here before and as I said it really comes down to the packaging and the fact that you were going to buy Season 7 anyway so why not splurge on this. I'm giving it 4 stars as opposed to 5 because I can't quite forgive the makers for Season 5 and also because it would have been nice of them to include something extra for the Wingnuts here considering it is us who are really going to be purchasing this set.
146 of 166 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Wow, what a joy it was to actually get my hands on this wonderful series.
It is everything I thought it would be, except that after season four, English subtitles are no more. Being a hearing impaired person, I was very very disappointed to find this out. The booklet never said...interestly the Individual box sets have English sub titles...So, If you're hearing impaired or deaf, buy the box set individually....it is a good series thought...
It is everything I thought it would be, except that after season four, English subtitles are no more. Being a hearing impaired person, I was very very disappointed to find this out. The booklet never said...interestly the Individual box sets have English sub titles...So, If you're hearing impaired or deaf, buy the box set individually....it is a good series thought...
Most Recent Customer Reviews
The west wing complete series
The best drama series ever made. Having it all together in one beautiful file type box with a folder for each season and special photos and features makes ME feel presidential. Read more
Published 3 days ago by Joe
One star for the Zoey character and storyline, 5 for the series.
By what stretch of the imagine could the Zoey Bartlet character been written so badly. There is no way that this Zoey sprung forth from either parent. Read more
Published 10 days ago by M
Poor quality DVDs, although great series
I am huge fan, evidentely. Otherwise, why would I spend money on the complete series... I have enjooyed this set for over 3 years now, did not get it at Amazon, but at a Best Buy... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Paul Handsome
had to buy...
We (a Canadian and an American) were watching via Netflix DVDs and just couldn't wait any longer, so bought the series.
This is one of the best TV shows we've ever seen. Read more
This is one of the best TV shows we've ever seen. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Jacqueline L. Patti
One of the Best Purchases I've Ever Made
I absolutely love this show and I will argue until I am blue in the face with anyone who thinks this wasn't one of the best shows ever written. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Adrienne
Fully satisfied
The product arrived on time, was not a Chinese knock-off, looked great, and plays great. It is exactly what I was expecting and I highly recommend it.
Published 1 month ago by nate
Dissapointed and Extremely puzzled
I very excitedly open the Amazon shipping box only to be shocked and dismayed at the condition of the Box Set inside. Read more
Published 1 month ago by JeremyC
Greatness is Timeless
I enjoyed this series live, So Long Ago When We Had To Wait From Week To Week for our West Wing Fix...
Now a Decade Im Older And Still In Search For Honor In Goverment ?? Read more
Now a Decade Im Older And Still In Search For Honor In Goverment ?? Read more
Published 1 month ago by carl j Amato
Very Pleased & Great Value
This product is FANTASTIC!! I loved the series and think Sorkin is brilliant. I paid about $150 including tax & shipping, that's an incredible value for the entire series, I think. Read more
Published 1 month ago by JH1980
Great buy!
West Wing is one of the best shows ever produced and is as relevant today as it was a decade ago! This package is amazing, you have all the seasons together, plus some extra... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Gilbert
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