Checkmate

Checkmate
The Florian Capitol building where most of the show takes place"
Genre	Political drama  · Political thriller
Created by	FBC
Presented by	FBC
Country of origin	Floria
No. of seasons	1
No. of episodes	13
Production
Running time	45 minutes
Release
Original network	FBC
Original release	1.X.1739 AN until present

Checkmate is a Florian political thriller television series created by FBC. It is based on the same title as the novel. The first 13-episode season was released on 1.X.1739 AN. Checkmate is the first political show produced by the broadcasting network and was released to critical acclaim.

The show is set in Northcliff and follows the story of Fred Overton, an ambitious SDP politician from Victoria. Left-leaning, the SDP have power in Floria in an alternate universe. The show has themes of manipulation, betrayal, and power.

1st season

The SDP has taken shock control of Congress. Fred Overton is a leading congressman with an ambitious plan to become speaker of the House but has significant opposition not from the UPR but his party.