BrainDead is a satirical science fiction series created by Robert and Michelle King. Set in Washington, D.C., the show follows a young documentary filmmaker who discovers that extraterrestrial insects are consuming the brains of politicians, causing heightened polarization. The series stars Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Danny Pino, and Tony Shalhoub, and blends political intrigue with dark humor to explore the absurdities of the American political landscape.