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Homeland netflix11/21/2023 ![]() Marseille isn’t as grounded in reality as most other political dramas – in fact, at times it’s downright cartoonish. Netflix’s first French-language original stars Gerard Depardieu as Robert Taro, a long-term mayor of Marseille who finds his reign under threat from his former protégé. Here it’s the First Lady (Kate del Castillo) who takes centre stage as an on-the-run suspect determined to discover the truth behind her President husband’s murder. The world of Mexican politics also has its own intriguing Netflix original in the shape of Ingobernable. The most expensive show in Norwegian TV history caused quite a stir on its premiere last year, with some critics accusing it of both stirring up fears of Russians and reviving Cold War stereotypes. Occupied imagines a near future in which the Scandi nation has been invaded by Russia after its environmentalist government put a stop to the North Sea’s oil and gas production. Norway’s oil industry also provides the backdrop for this equally intriguing thriller produced by the team behind Wallander and The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo. Nobel stars Aksel Hennie as a soldier who on his return from Afghanistan becomes embroiled in a conspiracy involving a humanitarian organisation, the oil industry and a corrupt special forces unit. If you fancy delving into European politics, then look no further than this award-winning Norwegian drama named after the famous Peace Prize. The acclaimed BBC sitcom stars Paul Eddington as Jim Hacker, a newly-appointed cabinet minister whose various plans for reform are continually thwarted by his wily permanent secretary.įollow-up Yes, Prime Minister, in which Hacker is now the leader of the country, is also available to watch in all its expertly-observed glory. Iannucci once described The Thick Of It as Yes, Minister meets Larry Sanders, and you can also watch all 21 episodes of the former on Netflix too. Renowned for its inventive use of swearing, Armando Iannucci’s glorious political satire expertly straddles that fine line between the ridiculous and the all-too-believable.Ĭentred around Peter Capaldi’s fearsome spin doctor, The Thick Of It brilliantly skewers the British political system, and proved to be so prescient that some media figures believe the show actually had government moles. The first five seasons are all available to stream on Netflix, but just be prepared that they consistently change in both tone and quality. ![]() ![]() Sure, the show later descended into over-the-top ludicrousness, but the first two seasons of Homeland remain some of the most enthralling, intelligent and nail-biting TV of the decade so far.įor those yet to experience the highs of its early years, the Golden Globe-winning drama focuses on Claire Danes’ bipolar CIA officer and her attempts to suss whether Damian Lewis’ celebrated war hero has been turned against his own country by al-Qaeda. Drawing comparisons with Homeland, The West Wing and House Of Cards, Designated Survivor boasts a compelling set-up, suspenseful script and a compelling lead performance which even makes you forget all about Jack Bauer. ![]()
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