If you’re a fan of fourth wall breaking, teenage wastelands, post-apocalyptic stories, Gen Z humor, or none of the above but are ready to be as pleasantly surprised as I was, then give Netflix’s newest original series a try.

While the show’s visuals and situations can sometimes seem explicit to the point of being unnecessary, the story successfully approaches usually taboo topics like the hormonal highs and lows of the early teenage years in a comedic and empathetic way. 

Despite very stylized, theatrical writing and a seemingly deliberately unrealistic portrayal of modern teenage life, Netflix’s newest original series The Politician is an entertaining dark-comedy that offers a look into high school politics and what it’s like to grow up in the pressures of a society riddled by social media and constant competition.