Political turmoil and humor can make for great television.
Netflix has an extensive catalog of political series that can inspire both hope and cynicism, ready to stream.
Politics is not for those who are afraid of drama.
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Those who have reached the height of political power didn’t get there by making friends.
This long game often translates well onto the small screen.
Fiction or not, many political series that are featured on Netflix resonate with the real world.
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The 12-episode series starsSul Kyung-guas Prime Minister Park Dong-ho andKim Hee-aeas Deputy Prime Minister Jeong Soo-jin.
Ali Teske
15’Mr.
Sunshine' (2018)
Written by Kim Eun-sook
For political series audiences,Mr.
Sunshinebrings a departure from the genre procedurals, infusing the single season with romance and drama.
With only one season,Mr.
Sunshineboasts a hefty 24 episodes, all over an hour long.
The political show starts with a literal bang, and really never lets up.
Secret Citysoars thanks to Torv’s compelling performance, which helps viewers navigate the sometimes tricky plot with ease.
The story, though sometimes predictable, is well-structured enough to hold its own until the very end.
Even fans who aren’t familiar with the books will likely find some entertainment value here.
Here, she’s a Crown prosecutor, tasked with prosecuting a British Tory MP accused of sexual assault.
In six episodes, the court case unfolds, as well as the truth about the scandal.
AlthoughAnatomy of Scandalis a work of fiction, it feels all too real.
What makesThe Politicianso engaging is the complete randomness of the storylines.The comedy may not land every time.
When it does, thecomedic series is a meaningful biting commentaryon American politics.
This is a message that resonates today, with some moments feeling jarringly familiar.
The series is a frankly hilarious look at the unintended consequences of childhood wishes coming true.
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Your Honor is a legal drama series starring Bryan Cranston as a respected judge whose son becomes involved in a hit-and-run accident. The incident sets off a dangerous chain of events that forces the judge to confront his own principles and navigate the moral complexities of the law. The series explores themes of justice, loyalty, and ethics, offering a compelling narrative of a father’s desperate attempts to protect his son.
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