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The Politician

7.020192 seasonsTV-14TV SeriesComedy

Payton has known since childhood that he's going to be president. First he'll have to navigate the most treacherous political landscape: high school.

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
New York State of Mind
Jun 19, 2020 8.3
E2
Conscious Unthroupling
Jun 19, 2020 8.0
E3
Cancel Culture
Jun 19, 2020 8.0
E4
Hail Mary
Jun 19, 2020 8.3
E5
The Voters
Jun 19, 2020 9.3
E6
What's in the Box?
Jun 19, 2020 8.3
E7
Election Day
Jun 19, 2020 8.7

Cast

BPBen Platt
Ben Platt
Payton Hobart
JLJudith Light
Judith Light
Dede Standish
LBLucy Boynton
Lucy Boynton
Astrid Sloan
ZDZoey Deutch
Zoey Deutch
Infinity Jackson
JSJulia Schlaepfer
Julia Schlaepfer
Alice Charles
LDLaura Dreyfuss
Laura Dreyfuss
McAfee Westbrook
TGTheo Germaine
Theo Germaine
James Sullivan
RJRahne Jones
Rahne Jones
Skye Leighton
BMBette Midler
Bette Midler
Hadassah Gold
GPGwyneth Paltrow
Gwyneth Paltrow
Georgina Hobart
BWBrandon Win
Brandon Win
Connor

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The Politician — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Politician?

The Politician is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Is The Politician on Netflix?

Yes — The Politician is available on Netflix in United States as of November 2026.

Is The Politician on Amazon Prime Video?

The Politician isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Politician for free?

The Politician is available on Netflix and Netflix Standard in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in The Politician?

The Politician has 2 seasons in total (15 episodes). The series concluded in 2020.

Are all episodes of The Politician out yet?

Yes — all 15 episodes across 2 seasons of The Politician are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 3 of The Politician?

No — The Politician ended after 2 seasons, so there is no Season 3.