Compared to other female lead political dramas, this is more believable than 'State of Affairs' with Katherine Heigl and less heavy handed than 'Commander in Chief' with Geena Davis. I like the intelligent look Tea Leoni has. She is slightly too attractive but nevertheless very watchable Secretary of State and ex CIA agent. Her kids are a little annoying especially the eldest daughter. Her husband played by Tim Daly is also some undercover NSA agent. Current headline areas of international diplomatic conflict are incorporated into the episodes. The flaw is in some of the writing. She seems to be able to solve major problems independently of the President. Also there is a slightly patronizing tone. Diplomats from other countries are portrayed as rather pig headed and unreasonable and she is shown to be the voice of reason. Maybe showing her being on the wrong side in the international arena occasionally would make it more rounded and less of a fairy tale.
Review of Madam Secretary
