is not perfect. Some episodes tie up arcane geopolitical conflicts in a tidy 42-minute bow. The children occasionally solve problems with implausible ease. But these are minor quibbles.
This post discusses major plot points and character arcs from the entirety of Season 1 of Madam Secretary . Madam Secretary - Season 1
The show highlights the McCord family’s struggle to adjust to their new public life in Washington, D.C., particularly the impacts on their three children: Stevie, Alison, and Jason. Main Cast & Characters Portrayed By Elizabeth McCord Téa Leoni The newly appointed Secretary of State Henry McCord is not perfect
Elizabeth McCord believes that the truth is a weapon, not a liability. In an era of political cynicism (the show aired during the rise of Trump and the chaos of the post-Arab Spring world), this felt radical. It still does. But these are minor quibbles
Russell Jackson is not a cartoon villain. He genuinely believes he is saving the country from chaos. His conflict with Elizabeth is philosophical: ends vs. means. Ivanek plays him with a weary, exhausted malice that makes him fascinating.