Loosely inspired by a true story. The Candidate follows the life of Alix, a nail technician who is also a struggling single mom when she is offered an opportunity to run as a paper candidate for a third party. The role, she is told, basically involves being the face of the party in an electoral district where she has zero chance of winning, so that the party can promote candidates everywhere. The offer comes at a time when Alix is fast approaching the end of her twenties and going nowhere in her life. She quickly accepts without giving it too much thought, partly as a favor, because she is being paid good money and she needs it!, and partly because … why not! She’s got nothing to lose … Episode 1: Alix, a single mother and a nail technician, agrees to become a paper candidate in a riding where she’s sure to lose. While the opposing party faces setbacks, Alix’s candidacy generates a lot of buzz. On the night of the elections, in New York, Alix is in for a big surprise!
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