The Politician is a highly entertaining and satirical political comedy-drama series that premiered on Netflix in 2019. The show follows the life of Payton Hobart, a wealthy and ambitious high school student who dreams of becoming the President of the United States. Throughout the series, Payton navigates the ruthless world of politics, while dealing with personal issues and scandals. The show features an all-star cast, including Ben Platt, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Jessica Lange. The first two seasons of The Politician have ended, but sign up for a reminder just in case it returns, as fans eagerly await news of a third season.