In the past few years, it has become increasingly difficult to pay attention to the news. Political ads attacking each other, laws restricting access to basic human needs, and international relations issues, combined with growing domestic problems at home, make reality a bit hard to live with at times. Sometimes the best thing to do to get away from reality completely is to jump in and dive into another.
Political television series have been prominent and usually very popular with viewers and critics, and anyone looking for another (fictional) country’s politics to tackle may find some of the serials listed that may be of interest.
“Vice President” (HBOMax)
vice president it is the cream of the crop of political satire on television. The show has some of the most hilarious, poignant, and witty lyrics in TV history and is known for the one-line insults thrown by characters on Capitol Hill. vice president followed by Selina Meyer (Julia Louis-Dreyfus), Vice President of the United States.
Made up of wacky and sarcastic Washington DC stereotypes, Meyer’s team is struggling to make their mark on the country and leave a legacy. However, instead they tend to get too carried away with the usual political games. The show is truly the funniest American political show ever. vice president airs on HBOMax.
“The West Wing” (HBOMax)
West Wing is a classic political drama about the employees of the West Wing of the White House. Ultimately, the president’s advisers get too carried away with their personal lives, which literally helps the United States of America to function as a country.
The show, despite being labeled a “drama”, has a nostalgic and somewhat comforting feel to it, most likely because the show first started over 20 years ago. This show features great dialogue and writing examples and is a great and even exciting show. Available on HBOMax.
‘Mr. Mayor (Peacock)
mr mayorstarring Ted Danson, tells the story of a former Los Angeles businessman who wins a mayoral seat and enthusiastically sets about working to improve the city and society. However, once he gets to City Hall, he quickly realizes that the world of local politics is nothing like the business he’s used to, and he’s a bit unprepared.
With the help of his original staff, assistant Arpi and his teenage daughter, he is able to shoot for the stars and stay on track. mr mayor streaming on Peacock.
“Parks and Recreation” (Peacock)
A classic and well-loved sitcom that pioneered a pseudo-documentary style similar to that used in Office, Parks and recreation areas follows Leslie Knope (Amy Poehler), a member of the Indiana Parks and Recreation Department, is leading a crusade to improve his city.
Viewers are sure to fall in love with the many nutty characters from the city and the local office, especially the overly enthusiastic and deeply caring Leslie Knope. The show was extremely successful, running for 7 seasons in total. Parks and recreation areas available for streaming on Peacock.
“News” (HBOMax)
newsroom another Aaron Sorkin political drama television series and stars Jeff Daniels. newsroom uses a cable news network with Daniels as host with a large ensemble cast. The show is unique in that while the network is fictional, the episodes were written about recent events.
The heart of the drama is the network’s employees who navigate the political world, including corporate and commercial matters and personal predicaments. newsroom available to watch on HBOMax.
“The Good Wife” (Paramount+)
Good wife legal/political drama series about a lawyer named Alicia Florrick.Julianna Margiles), whose husband has just gone through a very politically corrupt and lewd sex scandal that has landed him in jail.
Now Alicia must continue her career and role in her family, moving away from her identity as the wife of a corrupt politician. As the show goes on, Peter is released from prison and returned to the government, and the drama only escalates. Good wife streaming on Paramount+.
“Madam Secretary” (Netflix)
madam secretary follows Elizabeth McCord (Tea Leoni), a former CIA analyst and newly appointed Secretary of State, when she joins the President in the public eye following the mysterious death of her predecessor. It is a leading force in international diplomacy, playing political games and intertwining in national and international issues.
She also has to do two more jobs - mother and wife - for three children and a husband. madam secretary available for streaming on Netflix.
“Designated Survivor” (Netflix)
A tense thriller series (and likely a reality that many people wouldn’t want to escape into), survivor follows Tom Kirkman (Kiefer Sutherland), a lower-level cabinet member who is catapulted into the Oval Office as president after an attack on the night of the address to Congress that killed the president and most of the cabinet.
As Kirkman struggles with this new and undesirable position, he must remain calm and be the leader of the free world. survivor streaming on Netflix.
Source: Collider
