The Politician
Overview
Payton Hobart has had his sights set on the presidency since he was a child. Before he can achieve that lofty goal, however, he must first master the cutthroat arena of high school politics. With ambition as his guide, Payton faces off against rivals, allies, and the complexities of teenage life, all while plotting his path to power. Balancing personal aspirations with ethical dilemmas, he learns that the road to success is fraught with challenges that extend beyond the classroom.
Episodes
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1
Pilot
When an appealing candidate enters the student body president race, Payton embarks on a quest to find a running mate who can help him appear more genu...
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2
The Harrington Commode
As worries mount regarding his choice for vice president, Payton finds himself caught in a family emergency that ignites deep-rooted grudges.
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3
October Surprise
As Payton navigates the cutthroat world of Harvard admissions, unexpected betrayals and a scandalous video escalate the election to unprecedented leve...
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4
Gone Girl
Title: Gone Girl Plot: As the election approaches, Payton confronts challenging dilemmas regarding the lengths he is prepared to go to secure victory...
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5
The Voter
Payton scrambles at the last minute to secure the support of the school's undecided voters, focusing on one student in particular who seems more preoc...
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6
The Assassination of Payton Hobart
After facing a shocking revelation on election day that challenges his ambitions, Payton begins to reassess his path forward. In the midst of this tur...
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7
The Assassination of Payton Hobart: Part 2
Payton encounters his most challenging moment yet, grappling with shocking revelations, betrayal from those he trusted, and heartfelt admissions.
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8
Vienna
After a moment of self-reflection, Payton begins to reassess his life choices. When a chance arises that could propel him forward in his political car...
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New York State of Mind
Feeling disheartened by his low polling figures, Payton seeks advice from Georgina as he contemplates leveraging his rival’s secret romantic affairs...
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2
Conscious Unthroupling
While Astrid grills Payton about their past romance, Hadassah devises a plan to protect Dede’s reputation. Meanwhile, McAfee is on a quest to establ...
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3
Cancel Culture
Payton races against time to rescue his campaign after a scandal erupts surrounding a damaging photo that threatens his credibility and his vow to tac...
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4
Hail Mary
Title: Hail Mary Plot: McAfee's relentless investigation reveals a shocking truth, while Payton's complicated relationships begin to yield unexpected...
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5
The Voters
On Election Day, a heated debate arises between a mother and her daughter as they clash over who would make the better choice, Payton or Dede. This di...
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6
What's in the Box?
Title: The Dilemma of the Box Plot: An unexpected turn involving a ballot box forces Payton to confront a significant moral and ethical dilemma that ...
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7
Election Day
As the senate race heats up, Payton and Dede gear up for an unexpected confrontation. However, a surprise decision at the eleventh hour throws a wrenc...
