I caught this show last night and was so impressed with the acting and subject matter. I love the fact that there hasn't been a show like this ever. It's very refreshing and I think Geena Davis is wonderful and perfect. Reminds you of why she won an Oscar. Donald Sutherland is perfectly evil in his role and left me anticipating more feuds between the two. And I also love the fact that it has a whole twist with her family. I can see her husband having issues with being the "First Lady". There is much more depth than I thought there would be. This is not the "West Wing". Even people who say they don't usually like these type dramas will find this show different. If you want to read a good review, check out The New York Times.com. 5 stars! Watch it once and you will see.

1 - brilliant decision to make VP Mackenzie Allen an independent, outside the beltway, character (it will always leave us guessing - what's she going to do next) 2 - and her military maneuvers were gutsy: she is not one of the "boys", she has a brain & Middle East expertise, and yes by golly she intends to use it 3 - nice touch adding Nathan Templeton as the antagonist pol determined to undermine the administration. The ultimate insider takes on the ultimate outsider. Yes!

Has some rough edges, but the potential to be great, like any new President.

Didn't watch it, and wouldn't. Hardly ever watched West Wing, and don't believe I've missed much except Hollywood softening the edges of a fictitious, left-wing liberal president for easier digestion by an audience of mostly political neophytes. I really enjoy the whiny, "Hhheeeyyy, we should give a woman a chance to be president. Men have screwed it up long enough. " As if gender somehow becomes the deterimining characteristic for smart, moral leadership. You had as close to a woman president as you're going to get in the near future in Bill Clinton, he of the quivering lip and phony tear on the cheek. And his nearly fatal weakness and incompetence in defending the US against known enemies. There are plenty of women in government, attempting to ascend to the top. Very few are successful but that's proportionate with how many enter politics in the first place. Only the strong survive, that will never change. It takes about 20 years of mistake-free posturing and good fortune to become a legitimate presidential candidate. During that run-up, any sex scandal is probably the death knell (or should be), no moral or confrontational weakness (of any kind) can be shown. There are a very, very few women who show anything near the wise discretion it takes to appeal to a majority of US voters. Here's my view: Ten years ago, it was "about time" we had a "black president," according to Hollywood and the mass media. Now, it's a "woman president. " We should elect a black because it's about time? We should elect a woman because it's about time? What about their qualifications? Experience? Track record of votes and affiliations? Personality? ELECTABILITY? Don't buy in to this "it's about time" B/S. It'll be about time when the American people judge that this candidate (who HAPPENS to be black, or female, or Catholic-remember that?) deserves more than half of the votes. Period. No TV show is likely to make Hillary MORE electable, or less shrill or less of a bleeding heart liberal than her undeniable background suggests, no matter how much her small-screen Hollywood campaign staff wants it.

Incredible

I really, really love that the neo-cons hate this show! The last time I so enjoyed a broadcast TV program was the final "M*A*S*H" (for those of you who are too young: a strange take on a very unpopular war - duh!)

What I've noticed is that most of the ratings here, so far, are either a 5 or a 1. This show touches on so many personal issues and biases for people that it's clearly reflected in their emotional expression in these ratings. People either love it or hate it. Clearly shows that America is also divided in the gender issue. Surprise surprise! Though it's no West Wing, it is a show that addresses issues that were overdue to be addressed. To those of you who get off on calling the show's premise of a woman becoming president a "fantasy", grow up, open your minds and give this new concept a chance. Lady Thatcher & Indira Ghandi and many other women in history made great contributions as leaders despite all the men who opposed them being in power. It's time that this "modern & progressive" country also give women a chance. Kudos to ABC for taking a lead in breaking out a new concept.

President positioning aircraft carriers in first 5 minutes - wow - this one shows real insight!

Outstanding. I was inspired watching this premiere episode. It is about time that TV has got it right. This show has the potential to shape the future thinking of so many. Congratulations to all involved. Excellent concept script and acting. Kudos to Geena Davis. She has my vote.

This show lacked the necessary passion and political poise to stand up again great Presidential work like TV's "West Wing" and films "An American President" Gena Davis was dull and lacked a quality of grace and presences for such a historic office. The shows theatrical feel is far from distinguished and lacks the intellectual ingenuity to become an upper echelon political drama. Such a historic plot deserves a better execution.

It's about time we had a woman president. Men have long since proved themselves incapable killing machines!

I have never seen the West Wing, however, it has always been that the networks make shows that are similar to one another. So what? I have seen shows that were as good if not better then the so-called "parent" show. I don't care what anyone's political view is, this show is a must see. The acting is superb and the I am highly impressed with it.

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Pedestrian!

Well I have to say that I am a fan of the West Wing on NBC and I think that this show is on the same lines. I hope we'll like a women President as much as we like the West Wing's President.

This is nothing but ABC's lame ass atempt at getting bleeding heart liberal moron, Hillary Clinton, a shot at the next presidential election. Average sixth grade mentality I saw it on TV so it must be a good idea, I'll vote for Hillary!

Rod Lurie does it again! His directing in this political thriller is superb! Geena Davis was outstanding as the nation's first female president. Hoorah for ABC!

I do like that it will focus more on the family then the west wing. I'm not too sure about this, I'll have to wait and see who's going to star in it, my rating will probably be adjusted based on that.