About Battleground

Released in 2012, Battleground was a groundbreaking 'mockumentary' series by Hulu. It closely examined the intricacies and drama of a political campaign in Wisconsin. With Madison, the campaign manager, leading a team of eclectic and ambitious staffers, they battled it out on multiple fronts, making sacrifices and dealing with the personal dramatics associated with electioneering.

Making / Production

Battleground, being one of the pioneers in the mockumentary style, faced several production challenges. The series was produced by JD Walsh, Hagai Shaham, and Marc Webb. Despite limited resources, this series was able to brilliantly capture the complex nature of a political battleground, hence its name.

Actors

• Jay Hayden as Tak Davis: Jay brilliantly portrays his role as the determined campaign strategist.
• Teri Reeves as Kara "KJ" Jameson: Her character as an operations researcher was brought to life by Teri's dedicated acting.
• Jack De Sena as Cole Graner: Jack excellently played the campaign's social media specialist.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The series was the first original scripted program for Hulu.
• Despite the show being set in Wisconsin, it was actually filmed in Atlanta, Georgia.

Awards

Battleground did not win any significant awards, but its critical acclaim made it a noteworthy entry in Hulu's roster.

Quotes

• "The key to winning a battle is knowing the mind of your enemy." - Tak Davis
• "In politics, the smallest mistake can cost you everything." - KJ Jameson

• Composed by Gabriel Mann, the soundtrack fit perfectly with the political theme. His bluesy and jazzy tunes underlined the humor and tension alike.