‘Sherlock’ creator wants to write British version of ‘The West Wing’: ‘It’s necessary’

British writer and showrunner Steven Moffat believes Britain needs its own version The west wingand he is ready to write it.

Moffat, who helped design it Sherlock starring Benedict Cumberbatch and previously directed a chapter of The Reborn Doctor whotell The times According to the newspaper, he lacks a serious look at British politics in the country’s drama and fears it has had an impact on the behavior of our real politicians.

Moffat said:

“We have a problem: we think it’s demanding to be cynical, but that’s how young people think. Our cynicism about our politics has led to cynical politicians. If you tell a child that he is bad, he will become bad. If you tell politicians they’re a bunch of selfish lunatics, what’s the point of trying to be anything else?”

Of a British version of Aaron Sorkin’s award-winning political drama starring Martin Sheen, Rob Lowe, Alison Janney and Bradley Whitford, which ran for seven seasons from 1999 to 2006 and largely coincided with the George W. Bush administration, Moffat said : “I think it might be necessary.”

Moffat’s next TV drama tackles the issue of cancellation culture. Douglas was cancelled sees a TV presenter face the wrath of the gang after pulling a prank at a wedding. Moffat said he found the theme of the terror of cancellation interesting:

“I think there is a certain level of nervousness about the cancellation. I don’t know how much we will continue to fear cancellation if someone bombs us. If someone can be canceled, they are a good person. You can’t cancel Hitler or the Yorkshire Ripper, you can only cancel someone who cares about his reputation and has a conscience.”

Douglas was cancelled starring Hugh Bonneville and Karen Gillan and will air on ITVX in the UK in 2024.