President’s Day is just around the corner. If you’re a television buff, you might be searching for content recommendations to record by February 19th. Luckily, political drama is one of the most popular series genres in all of television. All the juicy scandals – no pun intended – make fans drool over these shows all year long. But President’s Day is the perfect excuse to start watching any of these shows!
Veep
on Max
Former Senator turned VP Selina Meyer quickly learns the dark truth of politicians as she juggles her public schedule and private life.
Scandal
on Tubi
The life of the president’s media consultant is undoubtedly stressful. With press conferences and crisis management, there’s always something!
House of Cards
on Netflix
Featuring one of the most ruthless politicians on TV, this show has twists and turns you won’t see coming.
The West Wing
on Max
It’s not just the politicians that can be messy. As seen in this show, their advisers are just as cutthroat and disorganized with their personal lives.
The Politician
on Netflix
High schooler Payton is dead set on becoming president of the United States one day, and he’ll do anything he can to claim what’s his.
White House Plumbers
on Max
This satirical drama goes behind the scenes of the infamous Watergate scandal featuring the people who viciously tried to protect Nixon.
The Newsroom
on Max
From the executive producer of ‘The West Wing’ comes a fictional news show written around actual news stories. It’s addicting!
John Adams
on Max
This seven-part miniseries portrays the dramatic life of Founding Father John Adams. Not only is it cinematic, but it’s a great history lesson!
Madam Secretary
on Netflix
After leaving the CIA, Elizabeth McCord returns as Secretary of State after a suspicious death. Oh no! You’ve got to add this to your watchlist.
Mrs. America
on Hulu
This show tells the powerful story of the ratification of the Equal Rights Movement and the women who made it happen.