Movies and TvShows featuring "political-ambition" theme.

Medici: Masters of Florence is a TV show that portrays the rise to power and political intrigue of the Medici family during the Italian Renaissance. The story explores themes of ambition, betrayal, and the pursuit of wealth and power. Set in 15th-century Florence, the show follows the Medici family's journey as they navigate the complex world of politics, art, and religion, facing challenges and conflicts along the way.

Jumong follows the story of a young prince who rises to power and becomes the founder of the Kingdom of Goguryeo. Filled with political intrigue, power struggles, and military leadership, Jumong navigates the challenges of nation-building and court intrigue to establish his royal family and ensure the survival of his kingdom.

The story of Sima Yi, a great politician and strategist who lived during the Three Kingdoms era. By his side, Sima Yi has his politically-astute distaff members of his household, and pitted against them are the formidable Cao Cao and his heirs. After defending the Kingdom of Wei from Kongming formidable talents, who will end up with the ultimate power?

In the 14th century, during the turbulent times of the Chosun Dynasty in Korea, a group of friends find themselves caught in a web of political intrigue, power struggles, and romantic entanglements. As they navigate through a treacherous world filled with warlords, kings, and warriors, they must fight to protect their loved ones and secure their own ambitions.

Six Flying Dragons is a TV show set in the Goryeo Dynasty, focusing on the power struggle and political conflicts among ambitious men. It explores themes of social reform, justice, corruption, and the fight for power.

Based on a famous tale of Korean folklore story about a princess of Nak Rang of Nangnang Kingdom and Prince Hodong of the Goguryeo Kingdom.

The Great Queen Seondeok tells the story of Queen Seondeok, the first female ruler of the Silla Kingdom in ancient Korea. The series explores her journey as she struggles with power-struggles, political intrigue, and court politics, ultimately becoming a strong and influential leader.

Scarlet Heart (2011) is a story about a modern-day woman who travels back in time to the Qing Dynasty. She finds herself trapped in the body of a young girl and becomes entangled in a web of political ambition, manipulation, and forbidden love. As she navigates the dangerous waters of the royal court, she must choose between the crown prince and his charismatic brother, all while trying to find a way back home.

A love story revolves around the 9th Princess of Western Liang as she journeys to the Central Plains to fulfill a marriage alliance with the Crown Prince. Having received overwhelming love and admiration as the 9th Princess, Xiao Feng is forced to leave the life that she has known in order to become the Crown Princess. Her husband, the black-bellied Crown Prince, holds the highest position second only to one, the Emperor. However, the Eastern Palace is the most dangerous place to be. For political reasons, the Prince has no choice but to marry the Princess from a foreign land. He has his own favored concubine while she has her own life. Two parallel lines begin to intersect in a place fraught with danger and deadly power play and buried somewhere deep inside are memories that have yet to resurface.

It is a adapted from a novel by Cang Min Shui 沧溟水 that tells the life of a woman, intelligent and kind, who becomes a concubine of the inner court while her love for the people enables her to do great things for the country. It's standard palace politics that we've all heard before but also the kind of story that can be so addictively good.

A dramatized account of Empress Dou and how her efforts and achievements in the royal court positively influenced the reign of her husband Emperor Wen, which paved the way for the creation of the Rule of Wen and Jing. Set in Chang'an, China during the beginnings of the Han Dynasty.

Emperor of the Sea is a Korean historical drama set in the 9th century, during the Silla dynasty. It follows the life of Jang Bogo, a young man who is sold as a slave but rises to become the Emperor of the Sea. The story is filled with epic battles, political ambition, sword fights, and the struggles of a man trying to navigate the treacherous world of sea trade and power.

They destroyed his family. They thought he was too weak to do anything. They thought wrong.

Set between late Koryo Dynasty and early Choson Dynasty period. Jung Do-Jeon plans for the new country of "Choson" and new culture as an influential advisor to King Taejo. Jung Do-Jeon resistance among those that want to keep Koryo.

This drama portrays the life of the 19th king of Goguryeo, Hwanwoong, who was sent from the heavens to make the world a better place. He falls in love with Saeoh and gives her the joojak necklace; however, Kajin becomes jealous since Saeoh has given birth to Hwanwoong's son. She takes the baby and throws him off a cliff. Saeoh, thinking that her son had died, is overcome with grief and turns into the black joojak to destroy the world. Hwanwoong is the only one who could stop her. Afterwards, Hwanwoong returns to the Heavens and prophecizes that 2000 years later, the true Joo Shin king will come to Earth. With the help of the four gods, he will rebuild Joo Shin.

The Politician follows the story of a teenager with political ambitions who must navigate the complex world of high school politics. Faced with challenges such as bribery, closeted teenagers, and Munchausen syndrome, he strives to achieve his dreams of becoming the president of the United States.

Wolf Hall is a historical drama that takes place in the 16th century, during the time of King Henry VIII. It follows the rise and fall of Thomas Cromwell, who starts as the advisor to Cardinal Wolsey and eventually becomes one of the most powerful men in England. The plot revolves around Cromwell's intricate political career, his involvement in the English Reformation, and his relationships with key figures such as Anne Boleyn and Catherine of Aragon. The series explores themes of power, betrayal, and the clash between Catholicism and Protestantism.

It is the start of the 14th century and Philip IV the Fair reigns supreme over France. His three sons would rule after him. Isabelle, his only daughter, is married to King Edward II of England. Under Philip's reign, France is great but its people are unhappy. Only one power dares to stand up to him: the order of the Knights Templar. When the last Grand Master of the Temple, Jacques de Molay, is burned at the stake, he curses Philip and so begins a dark period, full of blood and violence, death and tears ...

Baron Noir is a thrilling TV show set in France that follows the story of a powerful mayor's political ambitions and manipulation. With themes of abuse of power, political scandal, and social debates, the show provides a gripping portrayal of French politics.

Spin is a political thriller TV show that follows the story of a spin doctor who becomes embroiled in a presidential campaign. The show explores themes of political manipulation, abuse of power, and political scandals within the context of French politics.