Political turmoil and humor can make for great television.
From those based on real life, like The Crown, to those with a fictional premise like Anatomy of a Scandal, telling the stories of political figures is a balancing act.
These shows can re-contextualize lived realities, and shine new light on stories that were always thought to be true.
Shows like Designated Survivor and The West Wing paved the way for a genre of show that at best can inspire, and at worse, can repulse.
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