In 2012, Aaron Sorkin made a spiritual successor to his hit political drama, The West Wing. Sorkin is best known for his take on gritty, realistic characters and situations that are made more interesting through his use of quick and witty dialogue. Starring Martin Sheen and Bradley Whitford, The West Wing ran for seven seasons. After four seasons, however, Sorkin left The West Wing team for professional and personal reasons. Since then, Sorkin has written and produced several other television programs and films, many based on real events and people.

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