House of Cards

6 Seasons – Imdb – 8.8/10 | Rotten Tomatoes – 78%

Frank Underwood is a Democrat appointed as the secretary of state. Along with his wife, he sets out on a quest to seek revenge on the people who betrayed him while successfully rising to supremacy. Ruthless and cunning, Congressman Francis Underwood (Oscar¬ winner Kevin Spacey) and his wife Claire (Robin Wright) stop at nothing to conquer everything. This wicked political drama penetrates the shadowy world of greed, sex, and corruption in modern D.C.

Why to watch

• Everything is fair for power
• Haunt or be Haunted

Designated Survivor

3 seasons – Imdb – 7.7/10 | Rotten Tomatoes – 68 %

When a devastating attack on the night of the State of the Union address claims the lives of the president and most of the Cabinet, the Housing and Urban Development secretary — who was named the designated survivor – finds himself promoted to leader of the free world. Suddenly thrust into his new position of power, Kirkman struggles to keep the country from dissolving into chaos and must adjust to his new normal, unaware of what fresh horrors may await the United States.

Why to watch

• Conspiracy Thriller
• Chaos

Secret City

2 Seasons – Imdb – 7.4/10 | Rotten Tomatoes – 86 %

Beneath the peaceful facade of Canberra, there is a secret city of deals and divided loyalties, lies and opportunism. Political journalist Harriet Dunkley thinks she knows the city, but as she forces her way closer to the truth she discovers a conspiracy. The subterfuge that she finds threatens her career and life, in addition to endangering the freedom of all Australians.

Why to watch

• Mystery
• Political Fight
• Interesting espionage story

Madam Secretary

3 seasons – Imdb – 7.6/10 | Rotten Tomatoes – 82%

Unexpectedly thrust into the position of Secretary of State, ex-CIA operative and college professor Elizabeth McCord must drive international diplomacy and wrangle office politics, all while balancing a complex family life.

Why to watch

• Girl Power
• Work – Life balance

BodyGuard

Season 1 – 6 Episodes –  Imdb – 8.2/10 | Rotten Tomatoes – 82%

Set in and around the corridors of power, Bodyguard tells the story of David Budd (Richard Madden), a heroic, but volatile war veteran now working as a Specialist Protection Officer for London’s Metropolitan Police Service. When he is assigned to protect the ambitious Home Secretary Julia Montague, Budd finds himself torn between his duty and his beliefs.

Why to watch

• What happens when person responsible for her safety, becomes her biggest threat
• Affair

Pine Gap

Season 1 – 6 Episodes – Imdb – 7.3/10

The secrets that bind them, now threaten to tear them apart. A group of Australian and American analysts work together to keep one of the world’s most important joint intelligence facilities, Pine Gap, secure and stable.

Why to watch

• Secrets
• Two countries relationship are at stake

Ingobernable

Season 1 – 15 Episodes – Imdb – 7.3/10 | Rotten Tomatoes – 86%

Diego Nava and Emilia Urquiza Mexico’s presidential couple had many plans, but social and political pressure makes Diego compromise his ideals. Emilia a strong woman with convictions losses faith in her husband and leaves him, not knowing how much the future of Mexico will change after.

Why to watch

• Scandal
• Political Drama

Marseille

2 seasons – Imdb – 6.9/10 | Rotten Tomatoes – 65%

A tale of power, corruption and redemption set against the rich backdrop of the French port city of Marseille. Robert Taro, Marseille’s mayor of 25 years, is opposed by his young, ambitious former protégé.

Why to watch

• Power is not given, it’s taken
• Betrayal
• Battle is on

Shooter

3 Seasons – Imdb – 7.6/10 | Rotten Tomatoes – 80%

The show is the story of Bob Lee Swagger, a retired Marine sniper living in seclusion who is coaxed back into action after learning of a plot to kill the President

Why to watch

• Gripping story
• Once in, exit seems impossible

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