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The Politician

Name: The Politician
Genre: Comedy
Released: 2019-09-27
Cast: Ben Platt, Judith Light, Lucy Boynton, Zoey Deutch, Julia Schlaepfer

2019 | 2 seasons | 60 min | Comedy

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It drew serious awards attention, though it had a small audience and a quick end and a lukewarm 7.0 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Parks and Recreation or On My Block, start here.
The mood: Provocative satire that goes after everyone.
The pace: 2 seasons: a few weeks of evenings, hour-long episodes, about 15 hours in all.
What might put you off: Rated TV-14. Probably too much for younger kids.

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.

How it earned its rating

CriticsSolid
50% on Rotten Tomatoes, 56 on Metacritic
AudiencesBelow par
7.0 out of 10
AwardsStrong
Nominated for 4 Emmys and 2 Golden Globes.
Reach & staying powerWeak
Ran for 2 seasons and reached a modest audience; interest faded quickly after launch
Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 157K people sought it out in the past year