The Politician
Ambitious student's ruthless journey in school politics
About The Politician
Released: 2019
Platform: Netflix
Rating: TV-14
Run time: 2 Seasons
Cast
Ben Platt, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jessica Lange, Judith Light, Bette Midler, Lucy Boynton, Zoey Deutch, Julia Schlaepfer, Laura Dreyfuss, Theo Germaine, Rahne Jones, Bob Balaban, David Corenswet, Benjamin Barrett
About The Politician
The Politician is a TV show that falls under the TV Dramedies genre. The show, which premiered in 2019, revolves around the ambitious high school student Payton Hobart, who has aspirations of becoming the President of the United States. The series offers a satirical and darkly comedic take on the world of politics, power, and the lengths people are willing to go to achieve their dreams.
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About
The Politician follows the journey of Payton Hobart, a wealthy student from Santa Barbara, California, who has mapped out his life down to the minute details, with the ultimate goal of becoming the President of the United States. The series showcases the various challenges, moral dilemmas, and manipulative tactics that Payton and his team employ as they navigate the cutthroat world of high school politics.
Making / Production
The Politician was created by Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, and Ian Brennan, known for their work on other popular TV series like Glee and American Horror Story. The show features a visually stunning production design that captures the opulence and excess of the wealthy characters in the story.
Actors
- Ben Platt as Payton Hobart - Ben Platt delivers a powerful performance as the driven and somewhat ruthless protagonist, Payton Hobart.
- Lucy Boynton as Astrid Sloan - Lucy Boynton portrays Astrid Sloan, Payton's ambitious rival, with a perfect blend of cunning and vulnerability.
- Jessica Lange as Dusty Jackson - Jessica Lange shines in her role as Dusty Jackson, a sharp-tongued and manipulative grandmother figure.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- The Politician marks Ben Platt's first starring role in a TV series after gaining fame for his work on Broadway.
- The show features an eclectic soundtrack that includes both contemporary hits and classic tunes.
Quotes
- "Politics is war without bloodshed while war is politics with bloodshed." - Mao Zedong
- "The only real power comes out of a long rifle." - Joseph Stalin
Music, Soundtrack
- The Politician's soundtrack features a mix of genres ranging from pop hits to indie tracks, enhancing the overall tone and mood of the series.
About The Politician
An ambitious student navigates high school politics to establish his path to the US presidency in this dark comedy-drama.
