Political Animals
“Power runs in the family”
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Former first lady and current Secretary of State Elaine Barrish Hammond try to keep her family together while simultaneously dealing with crises of the State Department and fending off the hungry DC journalist who is bent on destroying her career.
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Season 1
Pilot
In this series opener, the US Secretary of State tries to protect a shocking family secret all the while dealing with an Iranian hostage crisis.
Second Time Around
Douglas discovers Elaine has plans to run for office again as T.J. revisits his old habits and hits rock bottom. Elaine has Bud negotiate for the lives of Iranian hostages, placing him back into the spotlight.
The Woman Problem
Elaine makes an announcement to her family. The Hammond men visit a pollster during an impromptu fishing trip. Garcetti enacts a plan that puts Elaine in conflict with her longtime mentor. Susan shares her top-secret story with Alex.
Lost Boys
T.J. recounts the events that lead up to his suicide attempt while dealing with his family's lack of interest in his club opening. Douglas struggles to cope with his betrayal and meanwhile, Elaine has a diplomatic crisis on her hands upon her return from overseas.
16 Hours
Elaine's attention is torn between catering to T.J. and a Chinese submarine rescue mission. She also makes a deal with Susan allowing her unlimited access to the rescue mission in exchange for her discretion about T.J.
Resignation Day
In the Season 1 finale, Elaine's plan to resign hits a snag and her resignation letter leaks to the press. Elsewhere, Douglas confesses his betrayal and makes a rash decision; and a surprising event leaves everyone at a crossroads.
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Stream Political Animals online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A well-rated drama series originally produced in English and released in 2012, it's earned a solid 7.1/10 from 80 viewers worldwide.
About Political Animals
“Power runs in the family”
Former first lady and current Secretary of State Elaine Barrish Hammond try to keep her family together while simultaneously dealing with crises of the State Department and fending off the hungry DC journalist who is bent on destroying her career. Across 1 season and 6 episodes, originally airing on USA Network.
Political Animals Cast and Characters
The cast features Sigourney Weaver (as Elaine Barrish), Carla Gugino (as Susan Berg), Ciarán Hinds (as Bud Hammond), James Wolk (as Douglas Hammond), and Sebastian Stan (as T.J. Hammond). Their performances are a major reason Political Animals has built such a passionate audience.
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Political Animals flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.
Frequently Asked Questions about Political Animals
Where can I watch Political Animals online for free?
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How many episodes does Political Animals have?
Political Animals has 6 episodes across 1 season. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.
Is Political Animals good? What's the rating?
Political Animals holds a 7.1/10 rating based on 80 reviews — well above average.
Who is in the cast of Political Animals?
The main cast includes Sigourney Weaver, Carla Gugino, Ciarán Hinds, and James Wolk, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Political Animals available in English?
Yes — Political Animals was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.
When was Political Animals released?
Political Animals first aired in 2012.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Political Animals for free?
You can watch Political Animals online for free on Bowood.TV. All 6 episodes across 1 season are available to stream in HD without a subscription, signup, or paywall. Just open the show page and press play.
How many seasons and episodes does Political Animals have?
Political Animals currently has 1 season and a total of 6 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.
What is Political Animals about?
Former first lady and current Secretary of State Elaine Barrish Hammond try to keep her family together while simultaneously dealing with crises of the State Department and fending off the hungry DC journalist who is bent on destroying her career. It belongs to the Drama genre.
In which language is Political Animals originally available?
Political Animals was originally produced in English. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original English audio, which is the most authentic way to experience the dialogue, music, and performances. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was Political Animals first released?
Political Animals first premiered on July 15, 2012 (2012). The series has since concluded its run.
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