blu rays dvd News | Hulu announces first original scripted show, Battleground, coming February
First Netflix and now Hulu.
Hulu, the online TV streaming giant, is no stranger to original programming but up to this point the shows they have independently produced and created have been of a reality TV and documentarian nature like Morgan Spurlock's "A Day in the Life". However that is about to change when on February 14th they'll be kicking off their first scripted show entitled "Battleground". So what's it about?!
"Battleground" is described as a political drama focusing on the grueling political machine behind campaigning, here's the official synopsis:
"Hulu's first original scripted series "Battleground" is set in the world of political campaigns in the battleground state of Wisconsin. Advancing the faux documentary-style workplace dramedy, "Battleground" explores the behind-the-scenes chaos of an unruly band of campaign workers and volunteers who leave behind ordinary lives for the madhouse. It's about life on the campaign trail and the people who are drawn to it. Running the campaign of a distant third-place candidate, campaign manager Chris "Tak" Davis needs a team that is aggressive, smart and driven ... or available. As the Wisconsin senate race begins to take on national implications, Tak must overcome corrupt politicians, staff in fighting, and his own personal vices to win the primary - all while a camera crew follows his every move. "
Serendipitous timing for a premiere of a political campaign drama as it will be right in the heart of Republican primaries in the U.S.
From what I can gather from the trailer Hulu posted it is equal parts "The Office" and Primary Colors. Intrigued? Then check out the trailer for Hulu's upcoming show "Battleground":
