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Political Animals

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This drama series, which stars Golden Globe winner Sigourney Weaver in her first regular role in a TV series, explores the complex world of politics through a former first family that has experienced its highs and lows and is fighting political adversaries while struggling with the family members' own personal demons. Weaver stars as Elaine Barrish, who is appointed Secretary of State by President Paul Garcetti after losing to him in the presidential primary. While dealing with the usual crises of the State Department, Barrish also must try to keep her family together and fend off a hungry journalist who wants to destroy her political career.

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Sigourney Weaver

Elaine Barrish

Carla Gugino

Susan Berg

Ellen Burstyn

Margaret Barrish

Ciarán Hinds

Bud Hammond

James Wolk

Douglas Hammond

Sebastian Stan

Thomas Hammond

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Synopsis This drama series, which stars Golden Globe winner Sigourney Weaver in her first regular role in a TV series, explores the complex world of politics through a former first family that has experienced its highs and lows and is fighting political adversaries while struggling with the family members' own personal demons. Weaver stars as Elaine Barrish, who is appointed Secretary of State by President Paul Garcetti after losing to him in the presidential primary. While dealing with the usual crises of the State Department, Barrish also must try to keep her family together and fend off a hungry journalist who wants to destroy her political career.
Executive Producer
Greg Berlanti, Laurence Mark, Sarah Caplan
Network
USA
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jul 15, 2012