THE WEST WING: SEASON 1, EPISODE 21: Lies, Damn Lies and Statistics
Directed by: Don Scardino
Written by: Aaron Sorkin
Yet again another episode where the plots of the season are being wrapped up immediately before the season finale. The team at the beginning try to predict how the numbers would go over the next couple of days and in this moment when reflected upon C. J.s optimism is overlooked and throughout later scenes we notice how upset this makes Cregg feel.
Janney really plays this scenes so greatly but in such a subtle way and it reveals more about her character and how she feels. This episode also brings a partial end to the story involving Sam and his call girl as this is the last on screen appearance we get from Laurie. Edelstein was also appreciated by me when she showed up and while it wouldn't have been possible to feature her more I enjoyed her whenever she showed up.
We also get a great scene for Charlie in this episode where we see his strength and confidence brought by his job in full affect as he stands against a man who we had a not so great past with. Again another quiet character moment but I appreciated Hill's work in that scene.
This being the penultimate episode of the season it feels very soft but I'm sure the final will knock it out of the part as final plots are ended and new ones set up.
Yet again another episode where the plots of the season are being wrapped up immediately before the season finale. The team at the beginning try to predict how the numbers would go over the next couple of days and in this moment when reflected upon C. J.s optimism is overlooked and throughout later scenes we notice how upset this makes Cregg feel.
Janney really plays this scenes so greatly but in such a subtle way and it reveals more about her character and how she feels. This episode also brings a partial end to the story involving Sam and his call girl as this is the last on screen appearance we get from Laurie. Edelstein was also appreciated by me when she showed up and while it wouldn't have been possible to feature her more I enjoyed her whenever she showed up.
We also get a great scene for Charlie in this episode where we see his strength and confidence brought by his job in full affect as he stands against a man who we had a not so great past with. Again another quiet character moment but I appreciated Hill's work in that scene.
This being the penultimate episode of the season it feels very soft but I'm sure the final will knock it out of the part as final plots are ended and new ones set up.
