Netflix UK Sets Premiere Date For The Politician

Netflix has confirmed the UK premiere date for The Politician, bringing the high profile series to British viewers later this month.

Created by Ryan Murphy, The Politician marks the first project from Murphy’s overall deal with Netflix. The series blends political satire with dark comedy, focusing on ambition, privilege and the personal cost of power.

The show stars Ben Platt as Payton Hobart, a wealthy and intensely driven student who believes he is destined to become President of the United States. Season one follows his campaign to become student body president, treating the race with the same intensity and ruthlessness as a real world political contest.

Set in the elite environment of a prestigious California high school, the series uses exaggerated storytelling to explore themes of morality, image and manipulation. Payton’s carefully constructed plans are repeatedly tested as scandals, rival candidates and personal relationships threaten to derail his ambitions.

The ensemble cast includes Gwyneth Paltrow, Jessica Lange and Zoey Deutch, adding star power to the series. Performances have been a major talking point, particularly Platt’s portrayal of an ambitious yet deeply insecure lead.

When it debuted in the United States, The Politician generated strong discussion for its stylised tone, bold visuals and sharp dialogue. Critics were divided, but the series attracted attention for its willingness to satirise modern politics through a heightened and often absurd lens.

Netflix UK’s release allows British audiences to stream the full season from launch, aligning with the platform’s binge viewing model. The series arrives as interest in politically themed drama and satire continues to grow internationally.

With its UK premiere date now set, The Politician is expected to be one of Netflix’s most talked about releases of the month, offering viewers a provocative and unconventional take on ambition and power.