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The Politician

Season 2 · 7 episodes · Jun 19, 2020

Payton Hobart fights to unseat Dede Standish in the New York State Senate race. As a long-time incumbent and greatly admired Senate Majority Leader with no-nonsense Chief of Staff, Hadassah Gold at her side, Dede’s re-election was supposed to be easy, but Payton - who sees this as the next step on his path to the Presidency - must decide what kind of politician he ultimately wants to be in order to succeed, even if that means exposing secrets, lies, and a throuple.

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    Episode 1

    New York State of Mind

    Jun 19, 2020

    Frustrated with his polling numbers, Payton goes to Georgina for help as he weighs using his opponent's hush-hush love life to score political points.

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    Episode 2

    Conscious Unthroupling

    Jun 19, 2020

    As Astrid pumps Payton for details about their long-ago dalliance, Hadassah hatches a cover-up for Dede, and McAfee seeks a healthier work-life balance.

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    Episode 3

    Cancel Culture

    Jun 19, 2020

    Payton scrambles to salvage his campaign when he suffers a credibility crisis over a compromising photo and his commitment to fixing climate change.

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    Episode 4

    Hail Mary

    Jun 19, 2020

    McAfee's prurient sleuthing uncovers an explosive secret, Payton's tangled affairs turn fruitful, and Georgina's link to Tino proves problematic.

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    Episode 5

    The Voters

    Jun 19, 2020

    On Election Day, a mother and daughter argue over whether Payton or Dede is the better pick, motivating each to spend time with her chosen candidate.

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    Episode 6

    What's in the Box?

    Jun 19, 2020

    A shocking ballot-box twist positions Payton at a moral and ethical crossroads that could define the rest of his political career — and life.

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    Episode 7

    Election Day

    Jun 19, 2020

    With the senate race up for grabs, Payton and Dede prepare for an unconventional showdown, but a last-minute decision suddenly changes everything.