The Politician (Season 2)

— I know, I know, critics didn’t like season 1 of “The Politician.” I kept quiet it about at the time, but I kind of enjoyed it. When season 2 hit a few weeks ago, I “binged” it, enjoying a guilty pleasure and embracing my inner teen spirit. Yes, it is over the top and if you’re looking for “Glee” redux, you’ll be disappointed, but if campy and funny and darkly satirical are enough, you may like it. I did. Besides, with Ben Platt, Judith Light, Bette Midler, and Gwyneth Paltrow, it has a talented cast. Season one followed Payton Hobart (Platt) as he ran for high school senior class president. Season 2 takes place a few years later with Payton trying to topple an incumbent for a New York State Senate seat. In both seasons the campaign shenanigans and ruthless maneuvering take center stage while everyone has an opportunity to learn a little more about themselves, their moral compass, and the kind of politician they really are. I got a kick out of it, but I wasn’t looking for anything other than some entertainment. [Netflix streaming.]

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[2019-2020. Season 1: 9 episodes, 429 min. Season 2: 7 episodes, 279 min. Created by Ian Brennan, Brad Falchuck, and Ryan Murphy. Starring Ben Platt, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jessica Lange, Judith Light, Bette Midler, Lucy Boynton, Zoey Deutch, Julia Schlaepfer, Laura Dreyfuss, and Theo Germaine.]
https://www.vulture.com/2020/06/the-politician-season-2-cant-rise-above-its-own-cynicism.html