In a chaotic political world fueled by ego, greed and corruption, Cortelyou’s weapons were competence, integrity and discretion.

Cortelyou is a historical drama about George B. Cortelyou, a mostly unknown yet important figure in history, who quietly helped shape modern America. He worked for three presidents - Cleveland, McKinley, and Theodore Roosevelt - and was often the steady hand who kept the country together during some of its most chaotic years.

The show follows him from youthful postal clerk to presidential advisor to presidential contender. His calm, disciplined style often clashes with Roosevelt’s loud, fiery energy - and that relationship drives the story.

We also meet people like Alice Roosevelt and Booker T. Washington, who reflect how women and Black Americans were pushing for a voice in a changing nation.

In the end, it’s a story about how staying true to your principles and serving something larger than yourself can leave a lasting and valuable legacy.