The Politician
Rich kid Payton has always known he's going to be president. But first he has to navigate the most treacherous political landscape of all: high school.
Actors
Bob Balaban, Julia Schlaepfer, Rahne Jones, Lucy Boynton, Gwyneth Paltrow, Zoey Deutch, Jessica Lange, Theo Germaine, Ben Platt, David Corenswet, Benjamin Barrett, Laura Dreyfuss
Genres
Streaming On
Youtube Trailer
Countries (outside of the GB)
Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Spain, France, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, The Netherlands, Poland, Singapore, Turkey, United States, South Africa
Available Languages (Netflix)
Brazilian Portuguese, English, European Spanish, French, Hindi, Polish
Available Subtitles (Netflix)
Arabic English, French, Polish, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese,
Seasons
Season 1
Rich kid Payton has always known he's going to be president. But first he has to navigate the most treacherous political landscape of all: high school. Bob Balaban, Julia Schlaepfer, Rahne Jones, Lucy Boynton, Gwyneth Paltrow, Zoey Deutch, Jessica Lange, Theo Germaine, Ben Platt, David Corenswet, Benjamin Barrett, Laura Dreyfuss
Episodes
Pilot - 2019
After a charismatic candidate joins the race for student body president, Payton searches for a running mate who will make him seem more authentic.
Bob Balaban,
Julia Schlaepfer,
Rahne Jones,
Lucy Boynton,
Gwyneth Paltrow,
Zoey Deutch,
Jessica Lange,
Theo Germaine,
Ben Platt,
David Corenswet,
Benjamin Barrett,
Laura Dreyfuss
- Sept. 27, 2019, 4 a.m.
The Harrington Commode - 2019
Amid escalating concerns about his vice presidential pick, Payton gets plunged into a family crisis that stokes long-seething resentments.
Bob Balaban,
Julia Schlaepfer,
Rahne Jones,
Lucy Boynton,
Gwyneth Paltrow,
Zoey Deutch,
Jessica Lange,
Theo Germaine,
Ben Platt,
David Corenswet,
Benjamin Barrett,
Laura Dreyfuss
- Sept. 27, 2019, 4 a.m.
October Surprise - 2019
While Payton plays hardball with Harvard admissions, shocking betrayals and a scandalous videotape take the election to a new level of ruthlessness.
Bob Balaban,
Julia Schlaepfer,
Rahne Jones,
Lucy Boynton,
Gwyneth Paltrow,
Zoey Deutch,
Jessica Lange,
Theo Germaine,
Ben Platt,
David Corenswet,
Benjamin Barrett,
Laura Dreyfuss
- Sept. 27, 2019, 4 a.m.
Gone Girl - 2019
With the election just days away, Payton faces tough questions about just how far he's willing to go to defeat his opponent.
Bob Balaban,
Julia Schlaepfer,
Rahne Jones,
Lucy Boynton,
Gwyneth Paltrow,
Zoey Deutch,
Jessica Lange,
Theo Germaine,
Ben Platt,
David Corenswet,
Benjamin Barrett,
Laura Dreyfuss
- Sept. 27, 2019, 4 a.m.
The Voter - 2019
Payton makes an eleventh-hour push to lock down the school's undecided voters, including one student who has other things on his mind besides politics.
Bob Balaban,
Julia Schlaepfer,
Rahne Jones,
Lucy Boynton,
Gwyneth Paltrow,
Zoey Deutch,
Jessica Lange,
Theo Germaine,
Ben Platt,
David Corenswet,
Benjamin Barrett,
Laura Dreyfuss
- Sept. 27, 2019, 4 a.m.
The Assassination of Payton Hobart - 2019
As Payton confronts hard truths about his ambition following an election day bombshell, he reconnects with a former ally -- and becomes a target.
Bob Balaban,
Julia Schlaepfer,
Rahne Jones,
Lucy Boynton,
Gwyneth Paltrow,
Zoey Deutch,
Jessica Lange,
Theo Germaine,
Ben Platt,
David Corenswet,
Benjamin Barrett,
Laura Dreyfuss
- Sept. 27, 2019, 4 a.m.
The Assassination of Payton Hobart: Part 2 - 2019
Payton faces his darkest hour and the fight of his life as transgressions are revealed, backs stabbed and confessions made.
Bob Balaban,
Julia Schlaepfer,
Rahne Jones,
Lucy Boynton,
Gwyneth Paltrow,
Zoey Deutch,
Jessica Lange,
Theo Germaine,
Ben Platt,
David Corenswet,
Benjamin Barrett,
Laura Dreyfuss
- Sept. 27, 2019, 4 a.m.
Vienna - 2019
Payton reevaluates his life after a reckoning, but when a window of opportunity opens, he grapples with a big decision about his political aspirations.
Bob Balaban,
Julia Schlaepfer,
Rahne Jones,
Lucy Boynton,
Gwyneth Paltrow,
Zoey Deutch,
Jessica Lange,
Theo Germaine,
Ben Platt,
David Corenswet,
Benjamin Barrett,
Laura Dreyfuss
- Sept. 27, 2019, 4 a.m.
Season 2
Rich kid Payton has always known he's going to be president. But first he has to navigate the most treacherous political landscape of all: high school. Bob Balaban, Julia Schlaepfer, Rahne Jones, Lucy Boynton, Gwyneth Paltrow, Zoey Deutch, Jessica Lange, Theo Germaine, Ben Platt, David Corenswet, Benjamin Barrett, Laura Dreyfuss
Episodes
New York State of Mind - 2019
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.
Bob Balaban,
Julia Schlaepfer,
Rahne Jones,
Lucy Boynton,
Gwyneth Paltrow,
Zoey Deutch,
Jessica Lange,
Theo Germaine,
Ben Platt,
David Corenswet,
Benjamin Barrett,
Laura Dreyfuss
- Sept. 27, 2019, 4 a.m.
Conscious Unthroupling - 2019
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.
Bob Balaban,
Julia Schlaepfer,
Rahne Jones,
Lucy Boynton,
Gwyneth Paltrow,
Zoey Deutch,
Jessica Lange,
Theo Germaine,
Ben Platt,
David Corenswet,
Benjamin Barrett,
Laura Dreyfuss
- Sept. 27, 2019, 4 a.m.
Cancel Culture - 2019
Payton scrambles to salvage his campaign when he suffers a credibility crisis over a compromising photo and his commitment to fixing climate change.
Bob Balaban,
Julia Schlaepfer,
Rahne Jones,
Lucy Boynton,
Gwyneth Paltrow,
Zoey Deutch,
Jessica Lange,
Theo Germaine,
Ben Platt,
David Corenswet,
Benjamin Barrett,
Laura Dreyfuss
- Sept. 27, 2019, 4 a.m.
Hail Mary - 2019
McAfee's prurient sleuthing uncovers an explosive secret, Payton's tangled affairs turn fruitful, and Georgina's link to Tino proves problematic.
Bob Balaban,
Julia Schlaepfer,
Rahne Jones,
Lucy Boynton,
Gwyneth Paltrow,
Zoey Deutch,
Jessica Lange,
Theo Germaine,
Ben Platt,
David Corenswet,
Benjamin Barrett,
Laura Dreyfuss
- Sept. 27, 2019, 4 a.m.
The Voters - 2019
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.
Bob Balaban,
Julia Schlaepfer,
Rahne Jones,
Lucy Boynton,
Gwyneth Paltrow,
Zoey Deutch,
Jessica Lange,
Theo Germaine,
Ben Platt,
David Corenswet,
Benjamin Barrett,
Laura Dreyfuss
- Sept. 27, 2019, 4 a.m.
What's in the Box? - 2019
A shocking ballot-box twist positions Payton at a moral and ethical crossroads that could define the rest of his political career — and life.
Bob Balaban,
Julia Schlaepfer,
Rahne Jones,
Lucy Boynton,
Gwyneth Paltrow,
Zoey Deutch,
Jessica Lange,
Theo Germaine,
Ben Platt,
David Corenswet,
Benjamin Barrett,
Laura Dreyfuss
- Sept. 27, 2019, 4 a.m.
Election Day - 2019
With the senate race up for grabs, Payton and Dede prepare for an unconventional showdown, but a last-minute decision suddenly changes everything.
Bob Balaban,
Julia Schlaepfer,
Rahne Jones,
Lucy Boynton,
Gwyneth Paltrow,
Zoey Deutch,
Jessica Lange,
Theo Germaine,
Ben Platt,
David Corenswet,
Benjamin Barrett,
Laura Dreyfuss
- Sept. 27, 2019, 4 a.m.