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The Politician

2019 – 2020Show2 seasons15 episodesTV-14

Comedy
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic627.2Rotten Tomatoes50%80%

An eccentric, gloriously campy comedy series about politics and growing up, with standout visual style.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 15 episodes · best: S2E5 "The Voters" 8.6

Episodes

7.8
8.0

Story

We promise you bi partisanship.

Payton has known since childhood that he's going to be president. First he'll have to navigate the most treacherous political landscape: high school.

Feels like

  • Satirical High School Drama
  • Campy Political Mockery
  • Ryan Murphy Aesthetic
  • Musical Interludes
  • Meta-Narrative Storytelling
  • Privileged Teen Angst
  • Dark Comedy
  • Visually Over-the-Top
  • Ambitious Protagonist Archetype

Cast

24 of 79 · most episodes first

Crew

Produced by
Lou Eyrich, Kenneth Silverstein

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 27, 2019 · June 19, 2020 · Ended

First aired
September 27, 2019
Last aired
June 19, 2020
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 15 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
130 countries

Tropes

Family Portrait of Characterization, Age-Gap Romance, No Celebrities Were Harmed +9

  • Family Portrait of Characterization
  • Age-Gap Romance
  • No Celebrities Were Harmed
  • Aerith and Bob
  • Comically Small Demand
  • Take That!
  • Big Brother Instinct
  • Preppy Name
  • I Just Shot Marvin in the Face
  • The Bus Came Back
  • Innocently Insensitive
  • Deep South

12 of 73 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Politician?"

Questions about The Politician

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Politician?

Netflix

In the United States, The Politician streams on Netflix. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 129 other countries.

Is The Politician worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 50%, and Metacritic 62). Audiences rate it higher (75 out of 100) than critics (56).

Is The Politician okay for kids?

TV-14Sexual contentStrong languageDrug useDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for sexual content, strong language, drug use, and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch The Politician?

15 h

About 15 hours: 15 episodes in 2 seasons of about 60 minutes each, aired from 2019 to 2020.

Will The Politician make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly cringe comedy (9 of 10) and satire (9 of 10).

Is The Politician good for date night?

and 2 morePartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty VibePublic Viewing Safe

It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

What tropes does The Politician use?

Family Portrait of CharacterizationAge-Gap RomanceNo Celebrities Were HarmedAerith and BobComically Small DemandTake That!Big Brother InstinctPreppy NameI Just Shot Marvin in the FaceThe Bus Came BackInnocently InsensitiveDeep Southand 61 more

TV Tropes lists 73 tropes for it, including Family Portrait of Characterization, Age-Gap Romance, and No Celebrities Were Harmed.