“We promise you bi partisanship.”
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.
- Created by
- Ian Brennan
Seasons and episodes
2 seasons · 15 episodes
Payton Hobart fights to unseat Dede Standish in the New York State Senate race. As a long-time incumbent and greatly admired Senate Majority Leader with no-nonsense Chief of Staff, Hadassah Gold at her side, Dede’s re-election was supposed
S2 E1New York State of Mind
Jun 19, 202050 min
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.
S2 E2Conscious Unthroupling
Jun 19, 202044 min
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.
S2 E3Cancel Culture
Jun 19, 202041 min
Payton scrambles to salvage his campaign when he suffers a credibility crisis over a compromising photo and his commitment to fixing climate change.
S2 E4Hail Mary
Jun 19, 202037 min
McAfee's prurient sleuthing uncovers an explosive secret, Payton's tangled affairs turn fruitful, and Georgina's link to Tino proves problematic.
S2 E5The Voters
Jun 19, 202029 min
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.
S2 E6What's in the Box?
Jun 19, 202035 min
A shocking ballot-box twist positions Payton at a moral and ethical crossroads that could define the rest of his political career — and life.
Starring
Ben Platt
Payton Hobart
Lucy Boynton
Astrid Sloan
Zoey Deutch
Infinity Jackson
Julia Schlaepfer
Alice Charles
Laura Dreyfuss
McAfee Westbrook
Theo Germaine
James Sullivan
Rahne Jones
Skye Leighton
Gwyneth Paltrow
Georgina Hobart
David Corenswet
River Barkley
Benjamin Barrett
Ricardo
Ryan J. Haddad
Andrew Cashman
Judith Light
Dede Standish
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch The Politician?
- The Politician is streaming on Netflix. It can also be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies. Availability is refreshed weekly.
- How many seasons of The Politician are there?
- The Politician has 2 seasons and 15 episodes. Status: Ended.
- Will there be a new season of The Politician?
- The Politician has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on June 19, 2020.
- Who stars in The Politician?
- The Politician stars Ben Platt, Lucy Boynton, Zoey Deutch, Julia Schlaepfer, Laura Dreyfuss.
