The best political series to put on your watchlist
Scandal
Scandal shows the dark side of politics, the shady backdoor deals, selfish betrayals and hurtful lies.
The West Wing
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Aaron Sorkin’s fast-walking and faster-talking political drama offers a look behind the curtain at the inner-workings of the White House, as the administration deals with everything from hostage situations to passing new bills.
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The West Wing
Oscar-winner Aaron Sorkin (The Social Network) first became a household name through his fast-talking White House drama The West Wing, written with John Wells and Thomas Schlamme.
The series follows the lives of political movers and shakers in Washington D.C. Martin Sheen leads the cast as President Josiah Bartlet, with Rob Lowe (Parks and Recreation) starring as his Head of Communications Sam Seaborn.