Like other entertainment genres, political dramas have also been successful in pulling the attention of their viewers with gripping storylines and power-packed performances by the actors in their given roles. So today we have come up with one such political drama series which is Madam Secretary airing on CBS.
If there is anyone to be credited with creating a wonderful woman-centric television drama like this, then she is Barbara Hall. The theme of Madame Secretary revolves around a female character named Elizabeth McCord. She worked as a CIA analyst and a science professor in the political subject. Later on, the story tells the journey of her becoming Secretary of State.
Ever since Madam Secretary has started streaming, it has been successful in garnering positive feedback from the fans and also the critics. The political drama has been rated very well by Rotten Tomatoes scoring 67%. If we go with site consensus for the first season, then the actress Tea Leoni who plays the central role of Elizabeth has been applauded for her terrific performance via her expressions and nuances. She seems to be the admired politician both in perfection and vice versa.
Even though Madam Secretary might not be that spectacular a show, it does excel in terms of the story plot, narration, direction, and of course the performances of the actors. Till now there have been five seasons of Madam Secretary so far. Two years ago, there was a renewal of the sixth installment of this political drama series. The premiere had also taken place two years ago in October. And now fans are eagerly expecting the seventh season of Madam Secretary. So is it going to take place sooner, later or is it canceled? Let’s find out in this article.
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Show Details
| TV Series: | Madam Secretary |
| Genre: | Political drama & thriller |
| Created by: | Barbara Hall |
| Original network: | CBS |
| Place Of Origin: | United States |
| Composer: | Transcenders |
| Original language: | English |
| Number of seasons: | 6 |
| Number of episodes: | 120 |
Story plot
The tale starts with the introduction of Madam Secretary mainstream cast Elizabeth McCord joining office as U.S. Secretary of State. Amid facing office politics, she proves her worth in resolving essential diplomatic matters. When it comes to problems that seem too sensitive, she makes changes in the rules and does not mind doing it.
Other than Elizabeth, the political drama also emphasizes other main characters by showcasing their personal lives. So yes, you can call it both a political and family drama show. After her previous job profiles, Elizabeth aims to become the President of the United States one day. And she did come out triumphant in becoming the first new woman president of the United States and taking up the responsibilities.
Briefing about the main star cast of Madam Secretary
Madam Secretary comes with an engaging story plot, direction, narration, and actors in this political-thriller drama series. It has garnered positive reviews from fans and critics. So let us have a brief overview of the actors starting with:
Tea Leoni
Tea Leoni is the central character of the political drama series Madam Secretary. The series shows her struggle and how she made it to becoming the first new president of the United States. Talking about the actress, she was born in 1966 in New York City on 25th February.
Leoni is known for her films like Switch, Bad Boys, The Family Man, Spanglish, Jurassic Park III, Fun with Dick and Janes, and others. Besides playing the role of Elizabeth McCord in Madam Secretary, Tea has played other roles in television series including Santa Barbara, The Naked Truth, The X Files, Flying Blind, and other 3 TV series. She has even won the Best Actress Award for The Family Man.
Bebe Neuwirth
Bebe Neuwirth plays the role of Nadine Tolliver. She is the chief of staff under Elizabeth. She is shown having an affair with Vincent Marsh, the late Secretary of State. Initially, she had doubts over the new Secretary of State, Elizabeth, but later on, she shares a robust working bond with her.
Talking about Bebe Neuwirth she is an actress from America born in 1958 on 31st December. Apart from acting, she has also got a talent for singing and dancing. Bebe has appeared in many films from 1989 to 2021. These include Say Anything, Malice, The Associate, Liberty Heights, Tadpole, Jumanji, Jumanji: The Next Level, and Tick Tick…Boom!
Not only in films, but Bebe has also appeared in many television series other than Madam Secretary. The list includes Cheers, Without Her Consent, Aladdin, Frasier, All Dogs go to Heaven: The Series, Cupid & Cate, Sabrina, the Teenage Witch, Bored to Death, The Good Fight, and Ultra City Smiths.
Bebe has also been part of the stage including A Chorus Line, Sweet Charity, Damn Yankees, Funny Girl, Here Lies Jenny, Hey Look Me Over, and others. She is also credited with the role of the Siamese cat in an audiobook named The Sandman in the year 2020. She has won multiple awards for Sweet Charity, Cheers, and Chicago. Bebe has also been nominated for Primetime Emmy Awards, American Comedy Awards, Satellite Awards for Tadpole, Frasier, and Dash & Lily.
Erich Bergen
Erich Bergen is an American actor born in New York City in 1985 on 31st December. Other than acting, he is also a presenter and is into singing also. Erich is famous for his role as Bob Gaudio in Jersey Boys, a biographical music drama film. He plays the character of Blake Moran in the political-thriller drama Madam Secretary. Erich has also starred in other television series which include Gossip Girl, Franklin & Bash, Desperate Housewives, Person of Interest, and City on a Hill.
When to expect Madam Secretary season 7?
Two years ago in May, CBS had announced about the sixth season of Madam Secretary to be the conclusion. The confirmation also came from the star cast of the series via farewell pictures and social media posts. Well, this of course came as a big disappointment for the fans who have been watching and liking the series with great interest. The last season (6th) streamed with only ten episodes in comparison to the previous seasons. Finally, it feels bad to inform you that the 7th season of Madam Secretary is canceled by CBS.