The political heat is on in Thailand, with the first general election in eight years taking place on Sunday. With a large percentage of voters reported to have cast advanced ballots last Sunday, it feels like a significant moment in the country's political history, and one that observers, both inside and outside Thailand, will be keeping a close eye on.
So if you're looking to fully embrace the political theme of the week, Netflix has plenty of politically themed entertainment to get you in the mood before you head off to cast your vote in the next few days.
House Of Cards, a political thriller about the destructive power behind the White House, has just ended after six seasons on Netflix. The show was the first original online series to receive nominations from the Primetime Emmy Awards in 2013, and went on to receive 53 Emmy nominations in total, with seven wins. Even if you are not a fan of politics, you'll enjoy the drama, fall in love with Claire Underwood's costumes and be enthralled by all the narrative twists and turns.
Kingdom, a horror-drama series, only released this year, is already one of the most successful series in South Korean history. The first Korean show on Netflix, Kingdom is set during the medieval Joseon dynasty, when the crown prince (Ju Ji Hoon) is sent on a suicide mission to investigate a zombie virus. He must fight for survival as he seeks to unravel a dark mystery and save lives. The second season is expected to be released next year.
How would the world's most powerful country survive if the president and his entire administration were assassinated? Designated Survivor may provide the answer. Tom Kirkman, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, is named the designated survivor after an explosion destroys the United States Capitol building, killing the president and everyone else ahead of Kirkman in the line of succession. How will he navigate his nation through this time of crisis?
Suits, set at a fictional law firm in New York, allows a sneak peak at another side of politics. Upon receiving a promotion, Harvey Spencer is required to hire a new associate from Harvard Law School. He chooses Mike Ross, who secretly doesn't even have a law degree. Will he get found out?
The Hunger Games is a dystopian trilogy set in the fictional land of Panem, where the wealthy Capitol rules over 12 other districts. Ever since District 13 was destroyed for rebelling against the Capitol, the Hunger Games have been held every year as punishment. The trilogy begins when teens Peeta and Katniss are selected to represent the impoverished District 12. Starring Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth.
Six Flying Dragons, a South Korean historical fantasy series, combines imagination with the story of the foundation of the Joseon Dynasty, in which six dragons battle for supreme control.
The multi-award-winning series Homeland is told mostly from the perspective of Carrie Mathison, a CIA analyst who struggles with mental-health and family issues while helping fight the global war against terrorism.
