The Politician

The Politician is currently streaming in Australia on Netflix, and in the US on Netflix, and it delivers exactly the kind of comedy that earns a loyal following. 2 seasons in, and the quality has not slipped. 231 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Watch it for Ben Platt — stay for everyone else around them. Put it on tonight on Netflix and see for yourself.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, The Politician is worth clearing space for. The Politician gets the fundamentals right first, then finds room to get weird with it. 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. Between them, Ben Platt and Judith Light carry the comedy without ever forcing it. 2 seasons (2019–2020) gave the story room most shows never get. What keeps The Politician from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

The Politician is the kind of thing you put on in the background and end up fully watching. Trying is the obvious comparison, but The Politician earns its own place alongside it. Short enough to finish in a weekend, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Ben Platt anchors an ensemble with real chemistry. Genuinely funny, consistently, across the whole run.

The Politician wrapped up in 2020, created by Ian Brennan, Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk — and 2 seasons are available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.