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“Alpha House” is a must watch for those who have an Amazon Prime membership.
The series follows four Republican senators as they venture through re-elections, indictments and sharing a house rental together.
Garry Trudeau, who is making his debut in the streaming and television realms, created “Alpha House.”
The show was just renewed for its second season and contends with many network series.
John Goodman (Argo) plays Senator Gil John Biggs, a stereotypical pompous politician who comes off as a greedy, selfish, heartless man but makes a turn for the better and becomes a character who can be sympathized with.
Goodman makes his way back into the television series with a bang. Ever since Roseanne, Goodman has taken a back seat to serialized programs.
The cinematography reminds me of a stationary documentary-style television show, minus the candid interviews. The camera’s position makes me feel that I am right there with the senators.
The concept of the show was not my typical fancy. I normally don’t like to have any involvement in politics, but the show provides the other side of politicians’ lives.
The main theme throughout the series is a darker-style humor. On top of that humor, drama and reality present their faces throughout the series.
“Alpha House” stands as a great show to waste some time as well as to gain some insight into the political world. The series is only eleven episodes and would be good for a Sunday afternoon of procrastination or for a quick filler between classes.
