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The Politician

2019-09-27 · 60 min / episode · ★ 7.0

Comedy

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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Creators
Ian Brennan, Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk
Production companies
Fox 21 Television Studios, Ryan Murphy Television, Brad Falchuk Teley-vision, Prospect Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Ben PlattBen PlattPayton Hobart
Judith LightJudith LightDede Standish
Lucy BoyntonLucy BoyntonAstrid Sloan
Zoey DeutchZoey DeutchInfinity Jackson
Julia SchlaepferJulia SchlaepferAlice Charles
Laura DreyfussLaura DreyfussMcAfee Westbrook
Theo GermaineTheo GermaineJames Sullivan
Rahne JonesRahne JonesSkye Leighton
Bette MidlerBette MidlerHadassah Gold
Gwyneth PaltrowGwyneth PaltrowGeorgina Hobart
Brandon WinBrandon WinConnor

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