Madam Secretary

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Season 1
  • Network: CBS
  • Series Premiere Date: Sep 21, 2014
Season #: 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
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5.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 176 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 92 out of 176
  2. Mixed: 31 out of 176
  3. Negative: 53 out of 176
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  1. Zookeeper91326
    Nov 29, 2015
    0
    I had hopes for a less biased show, but as usual, the writers are following Obama's long ago request that they complement his agenda. After last week's show, highlighting Relations with Cuba, I will no longer watch this show.
  2. annakayla
    Oct 8, 2018
    0
    I used to LOVE this show but after having Hilary Clinton on last night when she should truly be in prison, and then having Sara Ramirez on who is clearly a **** I just can't watch this anymore. So sad because I really did like the other actors. Arm Candy and all. :) I love Tia Leoni but just can't watch it anymore.
  3. trinity8291
    Jan 13, 2015
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I liked this show until last week. Now I am offended, I do not think it is necessary to single out one of the our great states and make it the object of bad programming. Yes, TEXAS was portrayed as having a totally ignorant Governor and its citizens as a bunch of idiots. I can assure you that Texas is a great state with educated and knowledgeable citizens.

    I will not ever watch this show again and neither will members of my family. Not just because I say so but because we all agree that no state should be made to look stupid like Madam Secretary did.    … Expand
  4. desertseeker
    Nov 19, 2017
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Nov. 19,2017: I have enjoyed watching Madame Secretary while wishing more government officials could be like her but now that the show is becoming more liberal and promoting liberal views, I've turned it off. Tonight's show was about global warming and perma frost, etc...scientist have not come up with any definitive answers regarding global warming so why not keep the show from promoting liberal views since I bet more than half of the viewers do not accept them. Just bring the show back to the point where the Secretary shows grit and courage and integrity - and not let it slide more deeply into a liberal playbook...… Expand
  5. patfoltz
    Nov 26, 2017
    0
    Another political correct move adding a Lesbian to the cast. She is disgusting - her appearance and character! If she continues, I will find something else to watch.
  6. AmericanVet
    Apr 5, 2018
    0
    Used to enjoy "Madame Secretary" but no longer. Typical left-wing propaganda from CBS and the other fakenews networks. The most recent disgrace was the hiring of that transgender who took over the show subject last night. Just another example of CBS pushing their agenda. I won't watch anymore because I know they are just trying to advance another "cause"..........
  7. debbaja
    Oct 15, 2018
    0
    I was extremely disappointed in the 1st show of season 5. I deleted the recording and will not be watching ever again. When you can't enjoy a show without it becoming political, well....I won't be watching again. Tia Leoni was excellent and I have watched all episodes up to this one. Maybe you will decide political is not the way to gain an audience but entertainment might be better
  8. sacratomato70
    Nov 23, 2018
    0
    I agree that Tea Leoni is highly watchable, and that the writing is good, but the show has become so biased it is scary.. Yes, this show is treacle-laced propaganda. The story lines have become so offensive that I can no longer watch it. Demonizing and lying about the people who protect us is just wrong.
  9. WestLil0
    Sep 29, 2014
    3
    I like tea leoni but I wonder about cbs creating a show about the Secretary of State just prior to an election I would like to think that entertainment shows are just that and not trying to subtly implement a political agenda.
  10. shooter17
    Oct 12, 2014
    2
    Deleted the show from my DVR schedule tonight. Couldn't take it anymore...I really wanted to like it. First several shows were pretty good/average but the show tonight (which I lasted about 25 minutes) was awful. When the Secretary of State was laughing during a memorial service for one of her friends, that was u acceptable and no Secretary of State would do that...in fact you don't seeDeleted the show from my DVR schedule tonight. Couldn't take it anymore...I really wanted to like it. First several shows were pretty good/average but the show tonight (which I lasted about 25 minutes) was awful. When the Secretary of State was laughing during a memorial service for one of her friends, that was u acceptable and no Secretary of State would do that...in fact you don't see anyone at level in an audience in the back room giggling with her girlfriends...just ridiculous. The main plot of a Chinese asylum was just stupid and boring. Done with this show.… Expand
  11. paulusmillarus
    Oct 14, 2014
    2
    Tea Leoni is highly watchable, the writing is good. But this show is treacle-laced propaganda designed to make us all comfortable with the wonderful job the US is doing on foreign policy. The public may not know what is really being done on our behalf, but we must all rest assured that the right thing is always being done by people who are completely sincere, competent acting with theTea Leoni is highly watchable, the writing is good. But this show is treacle-laced propaganda designed to make us all comfortable with the wonderful job the US is doing on foreign policy. The public may not know what is really being done on our behalf, but we must all rest assured that the right thing is always being done by people who are completely sincere, competent acting with the nation's best interests at heart. Please. For each episode you watch I prescribe 2 of "House of Cards".… Expand
  12. Avgamerican
    Nov 2, 2014
    0
    Entertainment showed be just that - entertainment. This is a blatant attempt to remake Hillary Clinton's term and to give her a better image. She is not as pretty as tea leoni, she was not as decisive as tea leoni, she did not aggressively protect Americans and does not care about America like tea. This show is blatant in its timing for the 2016 election and repackaging Hillary. Hillary'sEntertainment showed be just that - entertainment. This is a blatant attempt to remake Hillary Clinton's term and to give her a better image. She is not as pretty as tea leoni, she was not as decisive as tea leoni, she did not aggressively protect Americans and does not care about America like tea. This show is blatant in its timing for the 2016 election and repackaging Hillary. Hillary's book was a failure, her term as Secretary of State was an American disaster and this show should follow her steps and should be canned. Tea lioni would actually be a better Hillary than Hillary.… Expand
  13. piskin
    Sep 30, 2014
    0
    Another show that gives the platform to piss on any culture that isn't American. Just the pilot has pissed on other culture and made a mockery of other nations. With such weak and an intriguing plot backed up by poor character performance this show won't last for another season.
  14. allan73
    Sep 29, 2014
    2
    I gave this show 2 tries and I do not understand the promotional hype CBS has given this show. The show as well as Tea Leoni are unconvincing. There is nothing compelling about the dialogs or plot. Leoni's quip "what does he mean by the ball is in your court' and its response were typical of the sophomoric and annoying banter. The show should not last the season.
  15. MEAJ
    Oct 19, 2014
    0
    This "TV Show" is, sadly, so clearly political advertising in support of professional politicians over members of the public; voting public cynically judged to lacking in wisdom, contrary the any belief in the idea that majorities within the public have enough sense to understand and protect their own interest. Clever? Not very. Is it consistent with the wisdom of the Founding Fathers [whoThis "TV Show" is, sadly, so clearly political advertising in support of professional politicians over members of the public; voting public cynically judged to lacking in wisdom, contrary the any belief in the idea that majorities within the public have enough sense to understand and protect their own interest. Clever? Not very. Is it consistent with the wisdom of the Founding Fathers [who powerfully risked/lost their wealth/status/lives to empower the public over historically dictatorial government (King George & associated in their case) over the citizens of the same country]. Absolutely No ! This TV continues to promote that lawyers & professional politicians will actually sacrifice their own personal greed/laziness of their interests for best interests of ill-informed/non-reading public despite universal human nature (greedy, lazy, self-centered & attention-seeking).

    This work is the opposite of the book: "Things that Matter", a best seller on Amazon.com (for people who actually read, not just be spoon feed ideas for children by TV & movies).

    This series in an effort to turn the US back into a single party system, commonly referred to as a dictatorship, with the mass media continuing to do the selling.    … Expand
  16. derfnamdoog
    Dec 14, 2014
    0
    The rating depends on whether you are laughing or crying. I derive the biggest laughs of the week from the transparent Liberal propaganda that includes Wonder Woman and Mr. Peeper. It is so bad that it is good, as long as you don't allow it to affect your vote. You can find support for every Liberal talking point, barring none.
  17. GRONK1
    Oct 9, 2014
    0
    This show appears to be a desperate attempt to spin/rewrite the actual Libyan event for the uninformed population. I don't want electioneering disguised as a primetime show. will not watch again. EVER.
  18. baoboa
    Oct 19, 2014
    0
    It could have been good, what with a few quality actors in this series and yet its entirely let down by the ridiculously moronic writing/themes. The final nail in the coffin for me was the "China" episode. Both the writing and casting departments should be fired immediately. One fabricated stereotype after another.. absolutely nothing based on the reality of.. well, ever! Much less Y2014k.It could have been good, what with a few quality actors in this series and yet its entirely let down by the ridiculously moronic writing/themes. The final nail in the coffin for me was the "China" episode. Both the writing and casting departments should be fired immediately. One fabricated stereotype after another.. absolutely nothing based on the reality of.. well, ever! Much less Y2014k.

    God, where do I begin!? China does indeed have a one child policy applied to certain demographics, but first off, even those who fall under the inner big city demographic CAN have more than one child if they choose to do so. The govt. does NOT orphan children, wont lock up, torture or kill people (see all of the recent demonstrations, as well as the demonstrations over the Japan matter), much less base its international political relationships on one con artist attempting to claim political asylum -as this episode suggests throughout.. yeah right, we're on the brink of WW3 all because of one lying kid? Please... so, if a country invaded the USA, raped, tortured, killed, enslaved etc..... (as Japan did to China) and then out of the blue 50 years later claimed the rights to.. oh lets say Hawaii... would we just stand by and let it happen? No war? Nothing? China has EVERY right to be pissed off with Japan and EVERY right to claim the islands in Chinese waters. End of.

    Also, none of the crap portrayed in this episode is true in one country more so than any other country - you guessed it, the great white savior of the universe (as this episode suggests) USA! In fact, we do far more jailing, torture, killing etc.... than China ever has or probably ever will do. In fact, most Chinese people are aware of how messed up our culture and society are today and would never dream of claiming asylum. China is a nicer place to live, even under a communist govt. people in China have far more freedom than we do under our so called free democratic regime. Are people really THAT ignorant to whats happening in our country, what OUR govt. is ACTUALLY doing in and outside of our (stolen from the indians) lands? jeez.. And whats with the small man complex/gay Chinese embassy rep kissing ass and taking orders from a newly appointed female secretary of state? Yeah, uh, never gonna happen!! LOL... WE are the ones who should be grateful to China for bailing our asses out of financial ruins. It is the Chinese who have funded our wars and made the "American dream" possible for nobody's and big money corps alike... yeah, rich richer via manufacturing, import/export.. and? Any issues you may have with this, well, WE brought it upon ourselves and only have ourselves to blame for the state of things in our society. Period.

    One thing after another with this episode, everything is China's fault.. LOL.. nothing more than idiotic cringe worthy laughable garbage.

    AVOID.    … Expand
  19. BogKid
    Nov 9, 2014
    1
    I first reviewed this show a few weeks ago saying, "I liked the pilot, but now that I've seen more of the show I think it is slipping into mediocrity pretty quickly. This ain't no "West Wing". If the government ever appoints this character as Secretary of State, I am finally moving to Canada. Their government ain't all that much either but at least it manages to do less harm."

    Have seen    I first reviewed this show a few weeks ago saying, "I liked the pilot, but now that I've seen more of the show I think it is slipping into mediocrity pretty quickly. This ain't no "West Wing". If the government ever appoints this character as Secretary of State, I am finally moving to Canada. Their government ain't all that much either but at least it manages to do less harm."

    Have seen a couple of more episodes and I am changing my rating from a 6 to a 1. It's a pretty awful show. Completely unbelievable and, frankly, a bit of an insult to both Ms. Clinton and Ms. Albright. I see Tea Leoni as completely miscast here. Liberal, fair, soft, an all-around "good person" qualifies her for a job in diplomacy in Toyland, not in the real world. As I see it, she plays the character too softly and the writers are constantly taking her in ridiculous directions. ump that family! I can hear Ms. Albright laughing from Georgetown to here.    … Expand
  20. Adelthorne
    Oct 15, 2018
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Season 4 and season 5 is so disappointing. Hilary in first episode of season 5 made my decision. I Started to watch episode 2. And it hit me. Its so full of PC. Even though its drama, this is no drama any more its propaganda for Islamic state, all the bad guys are now White;) Have been since season 4. And how much room the new girls has gotten is ridiculous. I hope they cancel this show.… Expand
  21. Woanly
    Oct 20, 2014
    3
    Latest episode continues to dive deeply into veiled liberal misleading topics. For instance the 'false report' on the Canadian pipeline (i.e. Keystone), the appearance that all agree on Global warming by man, and the hype of going over to war with Iran. Also the family is too perfect (kids asking super intelligent questions) with the perfect and super moral husband. Lastly there is noLatest episode continues to dive deeply into veiled liberal misleading topics. For instance the 'false report' on the Canadian pipeline (i.e. Keystone), the appearance that all agree on Global warming by man, and the hype of going over to war with Iran. Also the family is too perfect (kids asking super intelligent questions) with the perfect and super moral husband. Lastly there is no reality of current affairs where failure can and does occur. MS solves everything...… Expand
  22. serious_critic
    Nov 16, 2014
    0
    I tried so hard to like this show (through episode 9). It tries to ride off the coattails of "The Good Wife", but results in being yet another weekly procedural drama with the same formula as all other 1 hour procedural drama's. Sure it has a continuing story arch composed of conspiracy theories etc, but the whole show falls flat, and Téa Leoni solves the worlds problems in 45 minutes withI tried so hard to like this show (through episode 9). It tries to ride off the coattails of "The Good Wife", but results in being yet another weekly procedural drama with the same formula as all other 1 hour procedural drama's. Sure it has a continuing story arch composed of conspiracy theories etc, but the whole show falls flat, and Téa Leoni solves the worlds problems in 45 minutes with time to go home and eat dinner with her family.

    I have no problem with strong women characters (check out my review for "The Good Wife"), but this show tries to beat you over the head with "I am woman hear me roar", the same way that "Scorpion" keeps pushing the line "My IQ is 197"...i am better than all of you normals.

    The writing is horrible, which i do not blame "Téa Leoni", but it leaves her with very little to work with. As a result, I have lost a lot of respect for "Téa Leoni" as an actress for even taking on this show. Despite showing her abilities as a great actress in other projects, her talents cannot fix the horrible writing and plot lines, which she seemingly fully and unconvincingly buys into.

    Tim Daly (Téa Leoni's husband) plays the most convincing and interesting character in the show, the rest of the characters seem to almost be reading from cue cards under the camera. The conspiracy theory is a simple ploy to try to keep the viewers interested in next week's show but only after Téa Leoni has finished saving the world. Hopefully this show will be on the chopping block.    … Expand
  23. 2expressmyview
    Nov 4, 2014
    3
    This TV show is more of the same. Americans are the saviours of the world! When are they going to get in touch with reality? The world does not see them in that light. American foreign policy is strictly self serving ie if you have oil, we will be there!

    I can no longer stomach this show!
  24. Doodeydoos
    Dec 5, 2014
    0
    Tea Loeni is awful on this show! Half asleep and a voice that sounds like she needs an oxygen tank. Stories are so hokey, and acting bottom of the barrel. And the Chief of Staff looks like he's half dead. He must weigh 78 pounds.
  25. StrongHarm
    Jan 10, 2019
    0
    Have we, as a society, become ignorant? This show is nothing but a series of policy questions, with answers being overtly provided to us which are subtly wrapped in 'Proper Thinking' instructions. I'd like to believe that the American public is too intelligent to swallow what this show is trying to spoon feed us. Then again, I see evidence of 'Proper Thinking' in the media every day.Have we, as a society, become ignorant? This show is nothing but a series of policy questions, with answers being overtly provided to us which are subtly wrapped in 'Proper Thinking' instructions. I'd like to believe that the American public is too intelligent to swallow what this show is trying to spoon feed us. Then again, I see evidence of 'Proper Thinking' in the media every day. Well done socialists.… Expand
  26. ddub5317
    Mar 31, 2019
    0
    I love the characters and before this year I liked the fact that they were not overtly political. Now however they have become way too liberal. I would also not be a fan if they became way too conservative. I want to continue loving the characters and the show, you have a couple of weeks to get back to great story telling or you will go on with one less fan and at one time your super fan.
  27. Oldsailor65
    Mar 18, 2019
    0
    This show has become way too liberal for me and there is too much time spent on the family life of the characters.
  28. chuckyb
    Mar 19, 2019
    1
    I used to enjoy Madam Secretary. It always had a super leftist slant, but, lately it's gotten out of control. Not only that, but the plots are getting increasingly silly. Secretary McCord rushes to save the world again - and again and again and ad nauseum. Please come up with a new reason for being of this whole show. The episode I watched tonight was on climate change, the biggest scamI used to enjoy Madam Secretary. It always had a super leftist slant, but, lately it's gotten out of control. Not only that, but the plots are getting increasingly silly. Secretary McCord rushes to save the world again - and again and again and ad nauseum. Please come up with a new reason for being of this whole show. The episode I watched tonight was on climate change, the biggest scam ever in the history of the world. I know Hollywood is so far left there's no hope for them in my opinion. I know the chances that Madam Secretary will become watchable again are slight, but one can only hope.… Expand
  29. Sandra1947
    Mar 31, 2019
    2
    I used to love this show but Season 5 has turned into a liberal talking points show. They totally exaggerate all the conditions that democrats push. I’m sure they are not interested in the deplorables in this country! So be it. I hope you have enough liberals to keep you going. I’m done
  30. Snoozin
    Apr 21, 2019
    2
    Love Tea Leone, and watched this show for her as much as for family interactions, especially with the husband. But I can almost guess the direction the plot is going now, in the first 5 minutes. The writers are so predictable...all today's Democrat talking points. Victims everywhere. No one responsible to actually follow laws, experience the consequences of behavior, whatever it mayLove Tea Leone, and watched this show for her as much as for family interactions, especially with the husband. But I can almost guess the direction the plot is going now, in the first 5 minutes. The writers are so predictable...all today's Democrat talking points. Victims everywhere. No one responsible to actually follow laws, experience the consequences of behavior, whatever it may be. I record a few shows... this is one of them... but I've relegated it to the bottom of the list. Once I've watched all my other recordings, I might get to this one... or not. Little too "lefty-predictable" now. Oh well... at least we still have the freedom NOT to watch as desired.… Expand
  31. davidjagnow
    Apr 27, 2019
    2
    Your science is all wrong! Climate Change is NOW Global Cooling. We are in a solar minimum. Troposphere is very rapidly cooling. Earth will COOL for the next 11, 40, or perhaps even 400 years like the middle ages. Please do your research, rather than listening to leftist radicals and loons!

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#88 Best TV Season of 2014
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#17 Most Discussed TV Season of 2014
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Metascore
66

Generally favorable reviews - based on 31 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 31
  3. Negative: 1 out of 31
  1. Under The Radar
    Reviewed by: Cody Ray Shafer
    Sep 24, 2014
    75
    A smart and enthralling D.C. drama that resurrects its predecessor's outlook, but still takes on a life of its own.
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  2. People Weekly
    Reviewed by: Tom Gliatto
    Sep 22, 2014
    63
    The premiere episode of Madam Secretary, for the time being, suggests that the show is very much the little sister [to The Good Wife].... But Madam Secretary, in which Téa Leoni plays the newly appointed secretary of state, deserves to hang around long enough to formulate and declare itself.
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  3. Newark Star-Ledger
    Reviewed by: Vicki Hyman
    Sep 22, 2014
    83
    Solid but a bit staid.
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