As the general election draws near and the debate heats up, we'll be spending more and more time thinking about exactly what we want in a prime minister. Should they be honest and hardworking? Or the kind of person who gets stuff done, and isn't afraid to step on a few toes?
From the shows and films available to watch now on Netflix, here are some on-screen characters we would like to see take up residence in Number 10, and some we're very glad will never get the chance (Warning: Contains spoilers):
The best candidates
Buffy Summers (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)
Buffy Summers is definitely far from perfect, but she would be our Chosen One because she's demonstrated her ability to learn from her mistakes. While she's not afraid to go it alone, she gathered a cabinet of talented Scoobies around her and knew how to use their skills to the fullest.
On top of that, she saved the world. A lot.
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Kublai Khan (Marco Polo)
The court of the Mongol Emperor is not a place for the faint of heart. Kublai Khan rules with an iron fist, and isn't above taking up arms himself to protect his empire. He is the kind of person who gets stuff done - a fine quality in a leader.
He has also shown a softer side, as a loving father, husband and brother and a patient mentor. We think he would be a fair, if terrifying presence in Westminster.
Claire Underwood (House of Cards)
There's an argument to be made that Frank Underwood would never have got anywhere without Claire. It's something that he has certainly acknowledged.
We wouldn't want Frank in Parliament, that's for sure, but Claire has shown that she can be principled as well as ruthless, with a softer side than her husband. We're willing to overlook her being accessory to murder - just this once.
John Watson (Sherlock)
A gentleman of the old school, John Watson has proven himself an upstanding member of society as both an army veteran and a doctor.
He's no mental slouch either, and has picked up some canny mental skills from his pal Sherlock Holmes along the way, but without - you know - crossing the line into sociopathy.
Laura Roslin (Battlestar Galactica)
President Laura Roslin is probably our favourite thing about the Battlestar Galactica remake, and we know we're not alone. The secretary of education might not be the first choice for leading the survivors of humanity on the run from undetectable Cylons, but she did it and battled cancer at the same time.
We might not always agree with Roslin, but she's got the chops and can be relied upon to do what she thinks is right.
Sherry Palmer (24)
But maybe we don't want a noble leader on our side. Maybe we want the most conniving and manipulative sort to make sure we always come out on top.
Step forward 24's would-be first lady, Sherry Palmer. She demonstrated more than a few times in the show that she is not a person to be messed with.
The worst candidates
Matt Murdock (Marvel's Daredevil)
Hell's Kitchen lawyer Matt Murdock has demonstrated a desire to do good and protect the innocent. All very noble.
But he is also known for going above the law as a vigilante in displays of more-than-necessary violence. If you can't be trusted to act with consistency, Mr Murdock, do you really expect to receive our vote?
River Song (Doctor Who)
One of the most annoying habits of politicians is the refusal to give straight answers. Who on television embodies this vice more than the Doctor's wife?
She may know what she's doing at all times, but we certainly don't. River Song in power would drive the country into a spiral of utter confusion.
Regina Mills (Once Upon a Time)
A conniving small-town mayor would make a bad enough prime minister on any day of the week.
But Regina Mills is also the Evil Queen. Yes, that Evil Queen. So if you even have the slightest suspicion that you might be the fairest of them all, your vote would probably be better spent elsewhere.
Carrie White (Carrie)
Stephen King's Carrie White won a popular vote once.
It did not end well for anyone.
Sherlock Holmes (Sherlock)
John Watson might be considered a fine candidate for PM, but we're not so sure about his partner. Sherlock is not a people person - no matter how hard he might try - and we can already envision a series of disastrous diplomatic incidents.
He is phenomenally clever, however, and could potentially have a spot on Watson's cabinet - but only if he promised to behave.
Fiona Goode (American Horror Story)
Fiona Goode had her chance to rule as the Supreme of her coven, and ended up murdering and ritually burning her sister witches.
We can only imagine how the country would go to pot while she tore through our resources (and population) in a vain quest for eternal youth. If it's all the same to you, we think we'll pass.
But perhaps we've got this all wrong.
Check out all these potential candidates in their respective shows and films on Netflix now.
