- It's election time.
Hi everyone, in this video I'm gonna suggest 10
TV shows that you can watch during election time.
Now some of them are pure political shows,
some of them are not purely exactly political shows,
but they do highlight an aspect of political life
that I think you're gonna find pretty interesting.
So without further ado, let's start with
- The West Wing.
The West Wing tells the story of a fictional US
Presidential administration and provides a view
into US Presidential politics.
In my opinion, it's one of the most in depth,
fictional portrayals of a Presidency on network TV.
This award winning series really shows the ins and outs
of working for the President
and to this day, has one of the most fascinating
and intriguing pilot episodes that I have ever seen.
Jack and Bobby.
This series taking place in 2004
follows two brothers, Jack and Bobby McCallister
and one of them will end up being the President
of the United State in 2040.
This was a smart and interesting drama
that was ahead of its time as it used
flashbacks as a way of driving the narration
of the series.
Unfortunately, it only got one season,
but it got a full season, so you have 22 episodes
to discover who, amongst the brothers,
will end up being president.
House of Cards.
This Netflix original political drama follows
a ruthless politician, Frank Underwood,
as he uses his ambition to win the most esteemed
position in Washington, DC.
This is a smart, really tension filled,
and ultimately fascinating series
that shows the ins and out of politics.
Especially because we see things through the eyes
of Frank Underwood because he narrates part of the story.
Boss.
Kelsey Grammer stars as Thomas Kane,
the mayor of Chicago who uses his power to influence
business in the city.
Kelsey Grammer's superb in this role.
Hard nosed, wickedly clever,
while at the same time dealing with his own issues
which adds a lot of vulnerability to him.
It's just such a masterful performance
that it makes the entire show worth watching.
Alpha House.
This Amazon original comedy follows four senators
in Washinton, DC from a diverse political background
who also happen to live in the same house.
It is a really funny and yet realistic take of the
realities of being a modern day DC politician.
In a way, it actually casts a much more endearing
light on politicians.
Definitely worth watching.
Veep.
Veep follows a brand new vice president,
played by Julia Lousie Dreyfus
as she puts out political fires,
juggles her public and personal life,
and does everything within her very limited power
to improve her dysfunctional relationship
with her job and people who work for her.
In it's fifth season, this Emmy winning HBO comedy
is a hilarious look into the inherent absurdities
of our modern political system.
And great performances from the entire
cast really bring this one home.
Brain Dead.
Brain Dead follows a young, fresh faced Hill staffer
getting her first job in Washington, DC
and she finds out two things:
one, the government has stopped working,
and something mysterious is happening to
a growing number of congressman and Hill staffers.
This is a personal favorite of mine.
This dramedy was an absolute summer break out for me
as it mixes humor, intrigue, and science fiction
in an almost ripped from the headline political environment.
While it didn't get renewed for a second season,
it's still a must watch political show
and it has a full season now on CBS.
The Wire.
The series focuses on the drug scene in Baltimore
as it sees things through the eyes of the police
and also the drug dealers and the users
and also explores other facets of the city,
including the government, bureaucracy,
schools, and news media.
Considered one of the best shows of all time,
The Wire is a masterful look into the political
world of a city and its consequences on its people.
Some of the best performances you will ever
see on TV are in this show.
You cannot miss this.
Billions.
Wealth, influence, and corruption collide
in this drama set in New York.
Opposing US attorney, Chuck Rhoades versus
an ambitious hedge fund king, Bobby Axelrod.
This 2000s series focuses on politics of money
and justice as we see that being wealthy
comes with some real consequences
especially if you're in a very tense political environment.
Game of Thrones.
Games of Thrones is a TV adaption of George R.R. Martin's
epic fantasy novel tale, A Song of Ice and Fire.
The show explores a medieval-like fantasy world
where characters are fighting to win the
ultimate political prize, the iron throne.
For me, this is the ultimate political drama
as it delves into the intricate and fickle nature
of power through the eyes of those who seek to get it
and those who seek to keep it.
If for any reason you have hesitated
to get into this show, stop what you're doing
and go watch it right now.
Because seriously, this is one of
the best political TV shows you will ever see.
- So there you go, guys.
10 political TV shows that you can watch
during election time.
Are there any political TV shows that I failed to include?
If so, please leave a comment below
and let me know.
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