‘Roadkill’ is the latest politcal show to get run over by reality

“Roadkill” is one of those classy British miniseries that looks right at home on PBS’ Masterpiece, even though it’s a contemporary story. But this tale of a politician wrestling with twin scandals — one involving corruption, the other in his personal life — seems quaint against the backdrop of modern politics, as fans of shows like “Veep” and “House of Cards,” once seen as enjoyably over the top, have observed.

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