Payton Hobart fights to unseat Dede Standish in the New York State Senate race. As a long-time incumbent and greatly admired Senate Majority Leader with no-nonsense Chief of Staff, Hadassah Gold at her side, Dede’s re-election was supposed to be easy, but Payton - who sees this as the next step on his path to the Presidency - must decide what kind of politician he ultimately wants to be in order to succeed, even if that means exposing secrets, lies, and a throuple.

Avg Rating

8.6

7 rated

Best Episode

9.5

E5 · The Voters

Lowest Rated

8.0

E2 · Conscious Unthroupling

Runtime

4h 40m

7 episodes

Seasons

S1 S2

Episodes

E1 · New York State of Mind

Jun 19, 2020·50m

Frustrated with his polling numbers, Payton goes to Georgina for help as he weighs using his opponent's hush-hush love life to score political points.

8.5

E2 · Conscious Unthroupling

Low

Jun 19, 2020·44m

As Astrid pumps Payton for details about their long-ago dalliance, Hadassah hatches a cover-up for Dede, and McAfee seeks a healthier work-life balance.

8.0

E3 · Cancel Culture

Jun 19, 2020·41m

Payton scrambles to salvage his campaign when he suffers a credibility crisis over a compromising photo and his commitment to fixing climate change.

8.5

E4 · Hail Mary

Jun 19, 2020·37m

McAfee's prurient sleuthing uncovers an explosive secret, Payton's tangled affairs turn fruitful, and Georgina's link to Tino proves problematic.

8.5

E5 · The Voters

Best

Jun 19, 2020·29m

On Election Day, a mother and daughter argue over whether Payton or Dede is the better pick, motivating each to spend time with her chosen candidate.

9.5

E6 · What's in the Box?

Jun 19, 2020·35m

A shocking ballot-box twist positions Payton at a moral and ethical crossroads that could define the rest of his political career — and life.

8.5

E7 · Election Day

Jun 19, 2020·44m

With the senate race up for grabs, Payton and Dede prepare for an unconventional showdown, but a last-minute decision suddenly changes everything.

8.5

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