The Politician
‘The Politician’ is a Netflix original comedy-drama series that depicts the ambitious journey of Payton Hobart, who has harbored dreams of becoming the President of the United States since childhood. The series begins with Payton navigating the complex and often scandalous political environment of his high school elections.
StatusEnded
First airedSep 27, 2019
Last airedJun 19, 2020
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Season
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2
The Politician
15.4
#100+
Top Cast
By Attention Score on September 21, 2026
1
Gwyneth Paltrow
Georgina Hobart
5.4
2
Jessica Lange
Dusty Jackson
5.1
3
Zoey Deutch
Infinity Jackson
4.7
4
David Corenswet
River Barkley
4.2
5
Bette Midler
Hadassah Gold
2.7
6
January Jones
Lizbeth Sloan
2.2
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