Must-See TV
Many of us have wasted away hours on Netflix catching up on addictive television shows like "House of Cards" and "Breaking Bad," and it's hard not to notice the way weekly staples such as "Mad Men" and "Walking Dead" take over Facebook and Twitter every Sunday night. These programs and others draw massive followings and spark heated debates around the watercooler and corner cubicle. How does "Girls" explain world politics? Is "Game of Thrones" really a parable about the dangers of unchecked realpolitik? Light topics such as these make for fun online discussion, but in some parts of the world, TV shows can play a serious role in both domestic politics and foreign policy. Here are five shows that are shaping world politics. (AP Photo)
