Boss Series Starz

While Netflix’s House of Cards (released in 2013) gets the credit for popularizing the "anti-hero politician" genre, Boss premiered two years earlier and did it darker. Frank Underwood broke the fourth wall and winked at the audience. Tom Kane stares into the void and dares it to blink.

Kelsey Grammer delivered the performance of his career. It is a shame more people haven't seen it. Do yourself a favor: pour a glass of something strong (Kane prefers whiskey), turn down the lights, and watch a king fall. boss series starz

If you are a fan of modern political thrillers, Boss remains essential viewing. It is a raw, unflinching look at the cost of power and a reminder that even the most powerful kings are ultimately mortal. Kelsey Grammer’s Tom Kane stands as one of the most compelling anti-heroes of the "Golden Age of Television," ruling a city that, for two glorious seasons, belonged entirely to him. While Netflix’s House of Cards (released in 2013)