Snow days
have always been one of my favorite things about living in Canada, because
every year you can count on them to provide an unexpected (and much needed)
break from work and daily life. Today is such a day and, as it looks like the
weather will still be the same tomorrow, I wanted to take the time to talk
about a TV show since there is nothing better than spending a lovely day at
home watching the snow falling, cooking and enjoying great entertainment.
Obvious your choice of program is important and I always love shows that are
captivating and interesting as well as being funny. As of late, Madam Secretary
does it all for me.
The show
stars the incredible Téa Leoni as Elizabeth McCord, the American Secretary of
State, and lets us explore the inner workings of the State Department as
Elizabeth balances diplomacy and international crisis. All the stories focus on
very real problem, making the show really believable and interesting because we
can relate episode to real events. All the dialogues are intelligent, it feels
like the characters know what they are talking about and have relevant things
to say, they are not babbling nonsense. That being said, humour has a place in
the show and witty and funny lines have their part in every episode.
A special
note has to be made for all the stunning sets and locations. The McCord’s home
is beautiful and homey, while the State Department’s offices look dignified and
filled with history. They also manage to make all the foreign locations look
real and I like how they pay a lot of attention to details so there is a lot to
see in every scene.
However,
what really makes the show for me is Téa Leoni’s performance, she is amazing!!
I mean the way she delivers her lines and her composure really give her the
credibility required for the role. I mean she could really be the Secretary of
State because she is just so believable. Her performance alone is worth
watching the show for.
Madam
Secretary has a lot to offer to its viewers, a perfect blend of political drama
and family dynamics with a dose of fun and engaging storylines. I enjoyed
watching season 1 again after getting it on DVD and so far season 2 has been
just as good!
Madam
Secretary airs Sunday night at 8PM EST on CBS. Season 1 is available on DVD and
on iTunes.
