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A Balasaur Score of 52 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 5.8/10, Rotten Tomatoes 35%, Metacritic 48/100. Streaming on Peacock.
Synopsis
It's the final weeks of the most consequential presidential election in history. America is poised to elect either its first female president or its first viable independent candidate. Reporting history as it's made, an idealistic young journalist teams up with her idol, legendary journalist Nick Booker, to uncover a conspiracy that places the fate of the election, and the country, in their hands.
Ratings
IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes35%
Metacritic48/100
147 audience votes
Key crew
- Amy RiceDirector
- Evan ParterWriter
- Jessica Rose WeissOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Jodie Turner-SmithElisha "Eli" James
- Brian CoxNick Booker
- Ali MarshSharon Romney
- Luke KirbyLucas Nicoll
- John CenaNate Sterling
- Ann DowdPatricia Turnball
- Margaret OdetteJennifer Cooke
- Alysia ReinerKathy Gibbs
- Victor SlezakPresident Archer
- Timothy BusfieldTom Mayfield
- Imani LovePenny James
- Stephen LangGordon
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Themes
usa presidentcorruption