Okay, so I’ve been diving deep into this whole “shows with politics” thing, and I wanted to share my little journey of figuring out which shows, like The 100, really nail that political drama aspect. It all started with me being totally hooked on The 100 and its crazy power struggles, and then I was like, “I need MORE of this!”
My Quest for Politically-Charged Shows
First, I made a list. You know, a good old-fashioned brainstorming session. I jotted down every show I could think of that even remotely touched on political themes. I had The 100 at the top, obviously, then stuff like Game of Thrones, House of Cards, and even some older ones like The West Wing.
Then, I hit up the internet. I mean, where else do you go for this kind of stuff? I googled things like “shows with political intrigue” and “best political dramas.” I spent hours going down rabbit holes, reading articles, and checking out forum discussions. Reddit was a goldmine, let me tell you. People have STRONG opinions about their TV shows.
- Found some interesting suggestions on Reddit (r/television and r/scifi were super helpful).
- Checked out IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes to see ratings and reviews. Gotta weed out the duds, you know?
- Watched trailers on YouTube to get a feel for the shows.
My watch list grew exponentially. I added shows like Battlestar Galactica (which I’d heard of but never watched), The Expanse (another sci-fi gem), and even some non-sci-fi stuff like Madam Secretary. It was getting a little overwhelming, to be honest.
Narrowing it Down and Watching (Lots of Watching!)
Next, I needed to be realistic. I couldn’t watch EVERYTHING. So, I started prioritizing. I focused on shows that had consistently high ratings, positive reviews, AND a strong focus on the political elements. I wasn’t just looking for action with a side of politics; I wanted the politics to be front and center.
Then came the fun part: watching! I binged my way through the first few episodes of several shows. Some I immediately loved, others I dropped after an episode or two. It’s all about personal preference, right?
I am very satisfied of my little “research”. I do found more shows similar to The 100.
