What to see if you like House of Cards: 10 TV series about politics

2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44

For those who like the world of fresh intrigues and scandals, Lifehacker has compiled a selection of ten new and ongoing TV series that are close in spirit.

1. Brainless

• Horror, fantasy, thriller, drama, comedy.
• USA, 2016.
• Duration: 1 season.
• IMDb: 8, 1.

A young and very energetic girl, Lauren Healy, gets an invitation to her dream job - to the US Congress in Washington. Without a moment's hesitation, she agrees. After a while, Lauren discovers that the activities of the government have long been seriously interfered with by alien insects feeding on the brains of politicians.

2. The last candidate

• Thriller, drama.
• USA, 2016.
• Duration: 1 season.
• IMDb: 8, 0.

After all the other candidates are killed under mysterious circumstances, a civil servant occupying one of the lowest positions in government becomes the president of the United States. He has to learn as soon as possible how to competently manage the state and prevent the emergence of riots.

3. Show me a hero

• Drama, history.
• USA, 2015.
• Duration: 1 season.
• IMDb: 8, 2.

Nick Wasicko, councilor for the Yonkers city government, takes over as mayor after pledging not to build housing for low-income citizens in a prestigious area of the city. But the federal court, under the threat of huge sanctions, still obliges him to break his word. The mayor finds himself in an extremely ambiguous position and risks seriously damaging his reputation.

4. Vice President

• Comedy.
• USA, 2012.
• Duration: 6 seasons.
• IMDb: 8, 2.

Another story of successful career growth: Senator Selina Meyer finally gets the long-awaited position of Vice President of the United States, and then gradually realizes that a political career is very hard work.

5. On the verge

• Comedy.
• USA, 2015.
• Duration: 1 season.
• IMDb: 7, 8.

The American government and the US armed forces are trying with all their might to prevent the impending geopolitical crisis and prevent the outbreak of the Third World War.

6. Family

• Drama, detective.
• USA, 2016.
• Duration: 1 season.
• IMDb: 7, 5.

Adam Warren, who was believed to be tragically dead, returns home just in the midst of his mother's election campaign. She wants to use this as a bargaining chip in her political program, but the details of the happy return of the prodigal son that have surfaced at the wrong time ruin all plans.

7. Crown

• Drama, history.
• USA, UK, 2016.
• Duration: 2 seasons.
• IMDb: 8, 8.

Based on true events, the story of the life and reign of Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain.

8. Versailles

• Drama, melodrama, biography, history.
• France, Canada, 2015.
• Duration: 2 seasons.
• IMDb: 7, 9.

To turn a cunning political move and strengthen his power, the young and almighty king of France, Louis XIV de Bourbon, decides to build Versailles, the greatest and most beautiful palace. A depleted budget, political intrigue and rebellious courtiers complicate the task somewhat.

9. Secretary of State

• Drama.
• USA, 2014.
• Duration: 4 seasons.
• IMDb: 7, 6.

A poignant political drama about the main character Elizabeth trying to find a balance between work and personal life. She will have to make a difficult choice: a responsible and prestigious position of state secretary or a calm and happy family life surrounded by loved ones.

10. Scandal

• Drama, thriller.
• USA, 2012.
• Duration: 7 seasons.
• IMDb: 7, 8.

Olivia Pope, a former public relations specialist at the White House, decides to open her own firm and help politicians and public figures fix sensitive issues that could damage their reputation.