5 best political series you need to watch on Netflix

This American TV drama is based on the novel of the same name by Michael Dobbs (1989). The whole series focuses on the brain-racking political schemes of Frank Underwood, played by Kevin Spacey, who successfully aims for the presidency—and that’s just the tip of the iceberg. This six-season show will surely snatch your attention with its plot twists and incredible performances.

This series picks up where the original film of the same name by Bong Joon-ho (2013) left off. Seven years later, the world is still completely frozen, making it impossible for humans to survive or even go outdoors, hence the Snowpiercer, a 1,001-carriage moving shelter that whisks people around the world. The series has been acclaimed for how it portrays class issues, and for its gory and action-filled scenes. It is starring Jennifer Connelly and Daveed Diggs.

Brazilian director José Padilha takes inspiration from Brazil’s biggest corruption scandal Operation Lava Jato (aka Operation Car Wash) to create a heart-attack-inducing series centered around two police officers who are involved in the investigation.

This American sci-fi/action series is set in a dystopian world where invading extraterrestrials have divided society into two colonies. The thrilling plot focuses on the Bowman family’s attempts to rescue their son who’s been kidnapped and kept on the other side of the wall. Throughout it all, political issues and family struggles are revealed.

Set in 1919 Birmingham, this award-winning series revolves around a family-led gang that gradually rises to power in the city. Peaky Blinders gives insightful glimpses into England’s plight after the First World War, and the emergence of Communism and Socialism in the country.