The Best Political TV Shows on Plex
Finding a good Political TV show to watch can be hard, so we've ranked the best ones and included where to watch them. Check out our list of the best Political TV shows of all time streaming on Plex.
1. Versailles
What it's about: The story of a young Louis XIV on his journey to become the most powerful monarch in Europe, from his battles with the fronde through his development into the Sun King. Historical and fictional characters guide us in a world of betrayal and political maneuvering, revealing Versailles in all its glory and brutality.
Where to Watch: 3 episodes (10%) are available to watch free online (Plex). 30 episodes (100%) are available to stream on a popular subscription service (Netflix). 30 episodes (100%) are available to rent or buy from $1.99 on 5 services (iTunes, Google Play & 3 others).
2. Benson
What it's about: A butler deals with life at the governor's mansion.
Where to Watch: 48 episodes (30%) are available to watch free online (Plex & Crackle). 48 episodes (30%) are available to stream on a subscription service (Philo & fuboTV). 25 episodes (16%) are available to rent or buy from $1.99 on 4 services (iTunes, Google Play & 2 others).
3. Spitting Image
What it's about: The weekly puppet-based sketch show that skewers the politicians and celebrities who need it the most. With a cast of characters from Britain, America, and around the world, no one is safe from a satirical roasting.
Where to Watch: 10 episodes (77%) are available to watch free online (Tubi, PlutoTV, Peacock & 1 other). 10 episodes (77%) are available to stream on a subscription service (Philo).
4. Ultraviolet
What it's about: Ultraviolet is a 1998 United Kingdom television series written and directed by Joe Ahearne and starring Jack Davenport, Susannah Harker, Idris Elba and Philip Quast. Music was composed and performed by Sue Hewitt. The programme was produced by World Productions for Channel 4.
Where to Watch: 6 episodes (100%) are available to watch free online (Tubi, Plex & Crackle). 6 episodes (100%) are available to stream on a popular subscription service (Hulu).
5. Danger Man
What it's about: Danger Man is a British television series which was broadcast between 1960 and 1962, and again between 1964 and 1968. The series featured Patrick McGoohan as secret agent John Drake. Ralph Smart created the programme and wrote many of the scripts. Danger Man was financed by Lew Grade's ITC Entertainment.
Where to Watch: 80 episodes (93%) are available to watch free online (Plex, IMDb TV & Shout Factory TV). 61 episodes (71%) are available to stream on a subscription service (Philo).
6. Cleopatra
What it's about: Cleopatra, the famed Egyptian Queen born in 69 B.C., is shown to have been brought by Roman ruler Julius Caesar at age 18. Caesar becomes sexually obsessed by the 18 year old queen, beds her, and eventually has a son by her. However, his Roman followers and his wife are not pleased by the union. In fact, as Caesar has only a daughter by his wife, he had picked Octavian as his successor.
Where to Watch: 2 episodes (100%) are available to watch free online (PlutoTV & Plex).
7. The Powers That Be
What it's about: The Powers That Be is an American television sitcom created by David Crane and Marta Kauffman that aired briefly on NBC from 1992 to 1993. Norman Lear served as executive producer for the show.
Where to Watch: 8 episodes (38%) are available to watch free online (Plex).
8. Herec
What it's about: The first half of the fifties, Czechoslovakia, Prague. Stanislav Láník is a talented actor. However, his position affects the staff profile. The father died in the resistance, the mother was killed after a neighbor was accused of allegedly collaborating with the Germans. All he had left was sister Agnes and grandmother. But he doesn't want to give up his dream of a big theater.
Where to Watch: 3 episodes (100%) are available to watch free online (Tubi & Plex).
9. David Jason's Secret Service
What it's about: Actor and British national treasure Sir David Jason travels around the UK and beyond to reveal the secret places and people who act as guardians and gatekeepers of the incredible but true story of Britain’s spy history.
Where to Watch: 3 episodes (100%) are available to watch free online (PlutoTV & Plex).
10. Dangerous Assignment
What it's about: "The Commissioner" sent US special agent Steve Mitchell to exotic locales where he encounters adventure and international intrigue, all played out using extreme violence.
Where to Watch: 39 episodes (98%) are available to watch free online (Tubi & Plex). 38 episodes (95%) are available to stream on a subscription service (Best Ever).