The best series to understand the current political landscape

"House of Cards", "Veep" or "Borgen" are some of the most popular fictions of this kind

1. "House of Cards"

Saturday March 5th, Canal + Series will offer its subscribers the fourth full season of " House of Cards " on the day of his landing in our country. On March 5, one day after its release in the US and in DUAL version, Movistar + channel and Yomvi include in their programming the corresponding episodes of the new batch of episodes, a total of 13 deliveries. Thus, fans of the popular series of Netflix may be a real glut of strategy, cunning and tension of fiction winning three Emmy and two Golden Globe awards.

In this new installment, Frank Underwood is more than willing than ever to survive unscrupulous campaigning for the US presidency. While holding the kind of face to the media, on a personal level suffers the worst threat : with the departure of his wife, his greatest ally could become its greatest nemesis. Join the cast the actress Neve Campbell ( " Scream ") and Joel Kinnaman ( " The Killing "). The series already has confirmed one more season, although its creator, Beau Willimon, no longer be part of the team.

2. «Veep»

It will be on April 24 when " Veep " resume broadcasting in the US channel HBO with corresponding episodes in its fifth season. The fiction that chronicles the political scene in comedy key has three Emmy and Golden Globe awards.

In the new episodes of the series, Hugh Laurie will reappear to enliven the running mate Tom James. The character offers Selina, the star of the production, a colleague and also an adversary of his stature.

"Veep" follows the life of Senator Selina Meyer who becomes vice president unexpectedly in the United States. Once in power, Meyer discovers that is unprepared to perform the work themselves of their new tasks. As consultants, the new vice president will have the support of his advisers: Anna (Anna Chlumsky), team leader and confident woman, but very insecure; Gary (Tony Hale), Selina assistant; and Mike McClintock (Matt Walsh), his spokesman.

3. «Borgen»

Danish public television gave birth in 2010 political drama " Borgen " a production with the critically acclaimed "Forbydelsen (The Killing)" and "Bron / Broen (The Bridge)" has revolutionized the international television landscape. The series, which has three seasons that can see the subscribers to the package series Movistar + on the platform VoD Yomvi until next February 28, revolves around the world of high politics, the intricacies of power and means communication . Criticism places the Danish drama series at the same level as "The West Wing of the White House."

In his argument, "Borgen" tells the story of charismatic political Birgitte Nyborg, after winning elections unexpectedly becomes the first woman to be appointed Prime Minister of Denmark.

4. "The West Wing"

With a total of 156 episodes, " The West Wing " remained on the air between 1999 and 2006. This political drama reflects the life of the US president, Democrat Josiah Bartlet governing convinced that everything he does it is best for their country. Inside the White House, the scenes of the series show the ins and outs of the complicated task to which every day the President and his colleagues face. National and international problems occupy the plot of this series that offers a glimpse of the effort to the extent to which the US Government is subject

5. «Scandal»

Created by Shonda Rhimes ' Scandal ' it is a political intrigue tinged melodrama in which the personal stories walk with the state secrets and shady business administration and political interests of the United States.

Currently, FOXlife is immersed in the issue of the episodes corresponding to the fifth installment of this series starring Kerry Washington.

6. "The Wire"

Mayors, governors, senators and others related to the world of politics characters star in the third season of " The Wire ", one of the most popular series in recent years that has millions of followers around the world.

The third season of "The Wire" includes the fight for mayor of Baltimore and shows viewers c ow is prepared and executed the campaign . Each candidate for mayor will do its part to win using all kinds of tricks.

7. «Boss»

For two seasons, Kelsey Grammer starred in the political drama winner of a Golden Globe , " Boss ." The argument Starz production tells the story of Tom Kane mayor of Chicago, a man who suffers a degenerative brain disorder that is wreaking havoc in your life. His wife knows nothing, but his advisers suspect something. The great secret known only daughter Emma, ​​but just keeps relationship with her.