I wonder if I would have appreciated this series a little more had I not seen The West Wing in the '90s. But having done so, watching this was a bit like drinking watered-down wine. To me, what made The West Wing so great was a combination of a remarkable cast *and* outstanding writing, which included enough humor and wit to balance its intensity. I felt this show didn't quite manage to do that. With the exception of the formidable Donald Sutherland and a very likable Geena Davis, the cast is completely generic and forgettable. And sadly the writing also falls short. I can see why the show didn't reach the same heights as its predecessor. I'd love to see more shows of this genre, but of the same caliber as The West Wing. House of Cards is definitely one of them.
Review of Commander in Chief
