When can I watch The Politician season 2 on Netflix, who's in the cast and what's going to happen?

The irreverent comedy-drama series by the makers of Glee will be back for another round
Payton Hobart in The Politician
Kimberley Bond19 June 2020

Fans of Netflix’s The Politician will be overjoyed to know that the second season is available now.

The irreverent comedy from the minds of American Horror Story creators Brad Falchuk and Ryan Murphy follows Payton Hobart on his quest to become President of the United States.

Every season will follow Hobart (played by Ben Platt) in a new political race as he climbs his way to the top, with the first season starting small as he battles to become student body president of his school, Saint Sebastian High, in Santa Barbara.

So what can we expect for in season two as Hobart slithers up the greasy pole? Here’s everything you need to know…

Netflix: The Politician - Season 1

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When is season 2 of The Politician coming to Netflix?

The sophomore season of the Netflix series lands on the platform today, Friday, June 19 with seven brand new episodes.

Who's in the cast?

Gwyneth Paltrow will be returning for a second series (Netflix)

Now attending college in New York City, Payton Hobbart is back and once again played by Ben Platt.

Gwyneth Paltrow returns to her role as Payton’s ice-cold yet fiercely protective mother Georgia Hobbart, while Zoey Deutch (Infinity), Lucy Boynton (Astrid) and Julia Schalepfer (Alice) are also all back for seconds.

Theo Germaine, who played Payton’s campaign manager and advisor James Sullivan will be on board once again, while Rahne Jones will reprise the role of non-binary character Skye.

Dede Standish, who appeared briefly at the end of season one as New York State Senate Judith Light is now a main character, as is Hadassah Gold, Dede’s Chief of Staff played by the legendary Bette Midler.

What will the second season be about?

Payton and Georgina both have plans for series 2 (Netflix)

The second season of the satirical series sees a time jump, with Payton now a college student in New York. However, he’s now preparing for battle against Dede Standish, who Payton believes he needs to unseat as the next step to realising his presidential ambition.

For Dede, this re-election was supposed to be a walk in the park, but with Payton still finding his feet among the political landscape, this series could see him exposing secrets, lies, and even a throuple.

Meanwhile, Georgina makes a momentous decision that threatens to upstage Payton and his future plans. But if Payton wants to succeed without compromising what’s important to him, he must find his voice and strengthen his political message to inspire and excite voters.

Is there a trailer?

Not yet, but with the series coming in less than a month’s time, keep your eyes peeled for further updates.

The Politician season two lands on Netflix on Friday, June 19

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