Ep 1. Pilot

Payton Hobart is a young man with big dreams - he's determined to become president of the United States, and he's already taken the first step by running for student body president at his elite Santa Barbara high school. But getting elected isn't going to be easy - his competition includes River, a popular jock with a tragic secret, and Astrid, a cunning and charismatic classmate who comes from a wealthy and powerful family.

As Payton works to win over voters, he's confronted with a number of challenges - his campaign manager McAfee keeps pushing him to appeal to the wider student body, while his long-term girlfriend Alice encourages him to stick to his guns and stay true to his beliefs. Meanwhile, Payton's mother Georgina is battling cancer, which has put a strain on their relationship and left him feeling adrift and alone.

But Payton is determined to succeed at any cost, and he's willing to do whatever it takes to win the election. As he delves deeper into the machinations of school politics, he uncovers a shocking secret about River that threatens to derail his opponent's campaign - but also puts Payton's own ethics and morality into question.

With wit, charm, and razor-sharp insight, season 1 of The Politician follows Payton's journey as he navigates the treacherous waters of modern American politics - and discovers just how far he's willing to go to achieve his goals. From shadowy backroom deals to public debates and emotional personal struggles, this thrilling and unpredictable show has something for everyone.