Madam Secretary just wrapped its fifth season, but will there be a sixth? Recently, executive producers Barbara Hall and Lori McCreary spoke with Deadline about the future of the CBS TV show.
The political drama stars Téa Leoni as U.S. Secretary of State Elizabeth McCord, a former CIA analyst who battles office politics while driving diplomacy and negotiating global deals. The cast also includes Tim Daly, Sara Ramirez, Željko Ivanek, Keith Carradine, Sebastian Arcelus, Patina Miller, Geoffrey Arend, Erich Bergen, Kathrine Herzer, Wallis Currie-Wood, and Evan Roe.
In the interview, Hall said she hopes season five isn’t the end for Madam Secretary. CBS has not yet announced a season six renewal:
Well you know I think that it would be bittersweet but I think everybody wants to see this happen. I know her fans want to see this happen and, of course, we want to go on this journey so hopefully, we’ll get the opportunity to do that.”
And what would happen in season six if the series is renewed? Hall says:
I would really like to have a parallel primary race for a while alongside the one that’s happening in the real world and because when we had our election year running alongside the election year and I find that it’s interesting to be able to draft on the political vocabulary that people have because of what’s happening and so that would be a fun challenge to have our … at least part of the primary running along the actual primary and then probably celebrate times so we can get to an election but that’s part of what I think season six would be about and I think it would be fun.”
What do you think? Do you watch Madam Secretary? Do you want a sixth season?
This show is relevant, giving a fair and much needed view of what is happening in today’s global world. It is based on good not money. Please keep it going.
It is our family’s favorite show. It is about morality, ethics, and doing what is right which is sorely missing in today’s real world. We need shows like this. Madame President! please!
My husband and I love this show. PLEASE RENEW FOR SEASON 6 and on. Maybe even spin off to Madame President!
Please renew this amazing & relevant show!
Madam Secretary is an amazing show. Please renew this show for many seasons to come. The story line & acting is excellent & so relevant. Please keep it!
Please keep the show going. Season 6 please!!!
Please renew Madam Secretary!! Tea Leoni is feaking amazing one of my favorite actresses ever!! and this show replicates real life issues going on in The world AND her family is legit like all of us real folk. Please renew!! Madam President!
Please renew Madam Secretary, the show is fresh and interesting. A show that uses the art of conversation, compromise, and a willingness to work with whom ever is needed is a virtue missing in today’s government but one we really need.
While I like this actress, I never watched the show because I thought it was a vehicle to get the last female candidate for President elected. I wasn’t interested in seeing that happen. If, in fact, they would have showed the actual less than virtuous activities, I would have, at least, checked out the show. At the time it seemed to me that this show would just present Fairytales about that questionable candidate.
Keep Madam Secretary! It is excellent and always deals with relevant topics!
No, no, no, Madam Secretary cannot go! We must get to see the election play through. I really enjoy this drama, so topical, great characters. So refreshing from cookie cutter shows.
Please renew Madam Secretary, I feel it is the most intelligent show on television today.
I love that its nit just politics as usual but models compassion and critical thinking with heart.
Thank you
We watch Madama Secretary and enjoy it so much, the story lines are right out of what’s happening in the real world now. The acting is amazing I hope it comes back for another season.!!!! Want to watch Elizabeth McCord become Madama President!!
My husband & I so enjoy Madam Secretary! The fantastic characters and real actors are terrific! We love the on going political story lines that keeps you on the edge of your seat! We’re hoping Madam Secretary will change to Madam President!