Nolte’s portrayal of ex-president Graves was lauded by critics as a high point of the series, with Sela Ward’s Margaret coming in a close second.
Graves is comparable to a more political version of Veep, although the series did not have the massive award-winning success of that HBO series.
While the show was mostly comprised of actors, Graves occasionally brought in real-life pundits and politicians such as former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani and CNN’s Jake Tapper to heighten the realism of the series.
While Graves wasn’t showered in love from the Emmys, Star Nick Nolte did gain some awards show recognition when he was nominated for the 2017 Golden Globe for Best Actor in the category of Television Series Musical or Comedy.