TV series
The Politician
2019–2020, English, on Netflix. Created by Ian Brennan & Ryan Murphy & Brad Falchuk.
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.
- Seasons
- 2
- Episodes
- 15
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 2020
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
7.0/10 from 244 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Politician
The Politician is streaming on Netflix in India.
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NetflixAvailability in India as of 10 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Latest episode
S2 E7: Election Day
Aired 19 June 2020
Seasons 2
Cast & crew
- Ian BrennanCreator
- Ryan MurphyCreator
- Brad FalchukCreator
- Ben PlattPayton Hobart · 15 ep
- Lucy BoyntonAstrid Sloan · 15 ep
- Zoey DeutchInfinity Jackson · 15 ep
- Julia SchlaepferAlice Charles · 15 ep
- Laura DreyfussMcAfee Westbrook · 15 ep
- Theo GermaineJames Sullivan · 15 ep
- Rahne JonesSkye Leighton · 15 ep
- Gwyneth PaltrowGeorgina Hobart · 15 ep
- David CorenswetRiver Barkley · 11 ep
- Benjamin BarrettRicardo · 9 ep
- Ryan J. HaddadAndrew Cashman · 9 ep
- Judith LightDede Standish · 8 ep
Details
- First aired
- 27 September 2019
- Last aired
- 19 June 2020
- Network
- Netflix
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-14
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The Politician: quick answers
Is The Politician worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 7.0/10 from 244 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of The Politician are there?
The Politician has 2 seasons and 15 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is The Politician finished?
Yes. The Politician ended in 2020, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Politician on?
The Politician is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
The Politician parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Politician is rated TV-14. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like The Politician?
If you liked The Politician, try Trying, Curb Your Enthusiasm, On My Block.
Who created The Politician?
The Politician was created by Ian Brennan and Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk and stars Ben Platt, Lucy Boynton, Zoey Deutch.