The Election (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Series · ★ 8
Released in 2014, The Election is a drama series.
What it’s about. Each level of society has its own struggles and oftentimes, the lines between humanity, power, and self-interest can be difficult to unravel. Lead actress Angelica Lee participates in the Chief Executive election bearing her husband’s mission of selfless diplomacy and constant pursuit of fairness on her shoulders. Unfortunately, the reality of society causes her to be drawn into a complicated predicament – on one side, she must deal with internal conflicts within her team while on the other, she must fend off constant attacks from her political opponent Liu Kai Chi. After enduring numerous obstacles, she discovers that it is impossible to separate friend from foe. In that sense, the interweaving of love and hate, humanity and self-interest between the characters precisely mirrors the reality of today’s society. Through the [life] games people play, this series attempts to bring out the repulsive as well as radiant extremes of human nature.
Who’s in it. The Election stars Angelica Lee Sin-Jie as 叶晴 Yip Ching, Liu Kai-Chi as 宋漫山 Sung Man-san, Gregory Wong Chung-Yiu as 张癸龙 Cheung Gwai-lung and Samuel Kwok Fung as 何松柏 Ho Chung-bak, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Election sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Election page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Election tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Election (2014)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Election change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Election worth watching?
- The Election holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Election?
- The Election stars Angelica Lee Sin-Jie, Liu Kai-Chi, Gregory Wong Chung-Yiu, Samuel Kwok Fung and Violet Lee Ying.
- When was The Election released?
- The Election was released in 2014.