Designated Survivor or House of Cards More Realistic

As one of the first original shows on Netflix, House of Cards was one of the longest running political dramas. It all begins when Mark Underwood (Kevin Spacey) loses a job, and he along with his wife, Claire Underwood (Robin Wright, who becomes the lead in Season 6), set out to attain power and the Presidency by any means possible. Sculpted with drama and politics at its heart, the show has quite the fan base around the globe. If you were a part of it, and are looking for something similar to binge on, our list is tailor-made for you.

If you loved House of Cards, here are 7 other shows on Netflix, Voot and Disney+ Hotstar for you

1. The Politician – Netflix

One of the more recently released shows on Netflix The Politician is a political drama and starts off in high school. The lead, Payton Hobard's (Ben Platt) dream of becoming a US President from a young age forms the premise of the show. It follows his early days, his growth and slowly builds to him running for the State Senate Office in the second season. Throughout this journey, the show witnesses multiple twists and turns in the form of unexpected competitors to Hobard's success. A couple of episodes in and you'll definitely get hooked as the drama amplifies.

2. Designated Survivor – Netflix

Built on a similar premise, yet different from House of Cards , Designated Survivor follows the story of a man who is forced by tragic circumstances to become the US President. Apart from his journey and role at the White House, the show also focuses on the terrorist bombing, which led to the dissolution of the previous President and his cabinet. The unsolved mysteries of the attack continue to haunt the characters through the seasons. The show was cancelled by ABC after two seasons, but Netflix revived it for a concluding ten-episode third season.

3. Madam Secretary – Voot

Like in Designated Survivor , Téa Leoni as Elizabeth McCord, is also compelled to take on the position of the next US Secretary of State after her predecessor dies. As a former CIA analyst and political science professor, the role isn't a mystery to her. However, she must quickly adapt to her surroundings and pick between what's real and what's not. The show has six seasons, which cover her journey and ups & downs with lots of drama.

4. The Crown – Netflix

This is the only show on the list that moves away from the American political scene, but still fits in the political drama genre. The Crown is based on the British Royal Family and politics from the 1960s, all the way to the end of the 1970s. The show, interestingly, also went through a complete cast revamp – in its third season – as it progressed in its timeline, giving us some great acting and storylines. The drama is what drives this show and there's nothing unsatisfactory about it.

5. The Good Wife – Voot

For starters, the show has 156 episodes, which means all characters and subplots are well explored, without coming across as too slow. It has many components from House of Cards and Scandal all mixed together – infidelity, lawyers, politics – but with a touch of integrity. The show has garnered multiple Emmy Awards and many more nominations, which should be reason enough to be on your list.

6. Mrs. America – Disney+ Hotstar

When House of Cards dramatically turned tides and placed Claire Underwood (Robin Wright) in the lead, the show garnered a huge female fanbase. If that's the reason you binged it, Mrs. America should fit the bill for you too. It stars Cate Blanchett as Phyliss Schalfly, who was at the forefront of the fight for equal rights for women in the 1970s. Based on a true story, the prime focus of this political drama is women empowerment, and how it transformed the political and social identity of the gender.

7. The Plot Against America – Disney+ Hotstar

There's a lot to learn from The Plot Against America , and it isn't just about the ugly side of politics. It introduces and explains the concepts of xenophobia and fascism. It is a six-part limited series, based on the eponymous novel written by Philip Roth and features Winona Ryder in the lead role. The show showcases the history of America through the lens of a working class Jewish family stationed in New Jersey.

If you loved House of Cards, here are 7 other shows on Netflix, Voot and Disney+ Hotstar for you

The Politician

Featuring: Ben Platt, Zoey Deutch, Lucy Boynton, Gwyneth Paltrow

Release Date: September 27, 2019

Platform: Netflix

Designated Survivor – Netflix

When a terrible attack claims the lives of the President of the United States, along with most of his cabinet, a lower-level member, Tom Kirkman finds himself in the position to acceed the oval office. He is now the designated survivor and the leader of the free world. Kirkman must now manage this power and prevent his country from rolling into chaos.

Featuring: Kiefer Sutherland, Italia Ricci, Maggi Q, Adan Canto, Kal Penn

Madam Secretary

Featuring: Téa Leoni, Tim Daly, Erich Bergen

Release Date: September 21, 2014

Platform: Amazon Prime Video

The Crown

Featuring: Olivia Coleman, Tobias Menzies, Helena Bonham Carter, Jason Watkins, Josh O'Connor

Release Date: November 4, 2016

Platform: Netflix

The Good Wife

Featuring: Julianna Margulies, Chris Noth, Josh Charles

Release date: 2009

Platform: Voot

Plot against America

Featuring: Winona Ryder, Zoe Kazan, Morgan Spector

Release Date: March 17, 2020

Platform: Hotstar

Designated Survivor or House of Cards More Realistic

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