1. Scandal
A professional "fixer," gladiators in suits, a presidential affair, secret government agencies. Olivia Pope is the "boss bitch" every woman strives to be, forever flawlessly pulling off a white trench coat while taking on the men of Washington. There is also a love story to be seen here, but I won't give that away, but for the record, I'm #TeamFitz all the way.
2. West Wing
This show focuses on the work and personal lives of the staff of the President of the United States. It is kind of an older show, but one of the best political dramas I have seen on Netflix, as the amount of sarcasm in this show is quite beautiful honestly. Binge away, there are seven seasons.
3. House of Cards
Congressman Francis Underwood is the brutally honest narrator of the show that describes his efforts to gain revenge after being double-crossed. This plays on everyone's stereotype of the corrupt public official and what really goes on backstage in Washington.
4. Madam Secretary
I recently discovered this hit on Netflix and became absolutely addicted. A former CIA operative is recruited by her old CIA director, now the president of the United States, to become Secretary of State after her predecessor dies under suspicious circumstances in a plane crash. Secretary McCord, the lead in the show, is a character that everyone can come to adore, unlike the actual Secretary in which she was rumored to be based on... *cough cough* CLINTON.
5. Designated Survivor
This show is new to air on ABC, but has delivered amazing episodes within the few weeks since its premier. After a bombing obliterates the US government during the State of the Union Address, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development is made POTUS after being asked to resign and accept another position only hours before.
6. How to Get Away With Murder
This show is not directly about the political world, however it does focus on many aspects of the law. Being that I am considering law school after graduating, like many other political science majors, I know many of us can appreciate this show. Plus, it is written by Shonda Rhimes, aka the writer of Grey's Anatomy and Scandal. I mean, Viola Davis plays the main character and if that doesn't tell you how good this show is, I don't know what will.
7. Game of Thrones
Based off the bestselling series of the same name, Game of Thrones is a fantasy show on HBO that focuses on the struggle for power over the land of Westeros. If you haven't been swept up into the GoT fandom, I highly encourage you to invest in HBONow and binge your heart away. Although, I must warn you not to get attached to any character, because there is a good chance they are going to end up dead. No one is safe. The Red Wedding killed me. That is all.
