NetflixThe Politician (2019) is a comedy web series in English. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch The Politician online in HD.
The Politician — Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
- Created by: Ian Brennan, Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk
- Starring: Ben Platt, Judith Light, Lucy Boynton, Zoey Deutch, Julia Schlaepfer, Laura Dreyfuss, Theo Germaine, Rahne Jones
The Politician — Series Details
| First Air Date | 2019-09-27 |
| Seasons | 2 |
| Episodes | 15 |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Language | English |
| Network | Netflix |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 7/10 (237 votes) |
The Politician — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: Pilot (2019-09-27) — After a charismatic candidate joins the race for student body president, Payton searches for a running mate who will make him seem more authentic.
- E2: The Harrington Commode (2019-09-27) — Amid escalating concerns about his vice presidential pick, Payton gets plunged into a family crisis that stokes long-seething resentments.
- E3: October Surprise (2019-09-27) — While Payton plays hardball with Harvard admissions, shocking betrayals and a scandalous videotape take the election to a new level of ruthlessness.
- E4: Gone Girl (2019-09-27) — With the election just days away, Payton faces tough questions about just how far he's willing to go to defeat his opponent.
- E5: The Voter (2019-09-27) — Payton makes an eleventh-hour push to lock down the school's undecided voters, including one student who has other things on his mind besides politics.
- E6: The Assassination of Payton Hobart (2019-09-27) — As Payton confronts hard truths about his ambition following an election day bombshell, he reconnects with a former ally — and becomes a target.
- E7: The Assassination of Payton Hobart: Part 2 (2019-09-27) — Payton faces his darkest hour and the fight of his life as transgressions are revealed, backs stabbed and confessions made.
- E8: Vienna (2019-09-27) — Payton reevaluates his life after a reckoning, but when a window of opportunity opens, he grapples with a big decision about his political aspirations.
Season 2
- E1: New York State of Mind (2020-06-19) — Frustrated with his polling numbers, Payton goes to Georgina for help as he weighs using his opponent's hush-hush love life to score political points.
- E2: Conscious Unthroupling (2020-06-19) — As Astrid pumps Payton for details about their long-ago dalliance, Hadassah hatches a cover-up for Dede, and McAfee seeks a healthier work-life balance.
- E3: Cancel Culture (2020-06-19) — Payton scrambles to salvage his campaign when he suffers a credibility crisis over a compromising photo and his commitment to fixing climate change.
- E4: Hail Mary (2020-06-19) — McAfee's prurient sleuthing uncovers an explosive secret, Payton's tangled affairs turn fruitful, and Georgina's link to Tino proves problematic.
- E5: The Voters (2020-06-19) — On Election Day, a mother and daughter argue over whether Payton or Dede is the better pick, motivating each to spend time with her chosen candidate.
- E6: What's in the Box? (2020-06-19) — A shocking ballot-box twist positions Payton at a moral and ethical crossroads that could define the rest of his political career — and life.
- E7: Election Day (2020-06-19) — With the senate race up for grabs, Payton and Dede prepare for an unconventional showdown, but a last-minute decision suddenly changes everything.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does The Politician have? 2 season(s) with 15 episodes.
Who created The Politician? Ian Brennan, Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk.
Where can I watch The Politician? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
