15 political dramas that will leave you questioning our society 

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Designated Survivor, Image Source - ABC/Netflix
Designated Survivor, Image Source - ABC/Netflix

2) The West Wing (1999–2006)

The West Wing, Image Source - Warner Bros. Television
The West Wing, Image Source - Warner Bros. Television

The West Wing is another political drama that shows the everyday working of the staff in the West Wing of the White House. It captures their life as they deal with political crises as well as personal challenges. It shows how leadership and governance take place in the Parliament and how our version of idealistic politics is quite different from what actually happens. It is a great take on morality and ethics and emphasizes the role of media in managing public perception. This show has won about 26 Emmys and 3 Golden Globes and is quite popular amongst enjoyers of political dramas.

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Edited by Zainab Shaikh