TV series - female politicians

Today I’m going to write – as title suggests – about TV series with the women in a leading role as major politicians. The reason for that is, I had to change my concept of BA Thesis. It was really hard to get reliable information about women in US government so I changed my perspective a little and turned towards fiction.  

The first title that came to my mind was Commander in Chief, starring Geena Davis.  I’ve heard about this show few years ago, but only watched one episode, I wasn’t really interested then is such repertoire. But it will definitely come in handy now. So, brief summary about the show: The story focuses on the administration and family of Mackenzie Allen -  the first female President of United States. She was holding the position of Vice President, but took office after the death of current President, who suddenly died from intracranial aneurysm. It’s brief I know, but I have yet to watch the show, but it gives me home for satisfactory material for my work.

Next is another show, a miniseries - Political Animals, starring Sigourney Weaver. It’s about “Elaine Barrish, who is appointed Secretary of State by President Paul Garcetti after losing to him in the presidential primary. While dealing with the usual crises of the State Department, Barrish also must try to keep her family together and fend off a hungry journalist who wants to destroy her political career.” As I said I will comment more in the future, after viewing the the show, but it sounds intriguing.

The third show that I hope I will use in my work is Madam Secretary, starring Téa Leoni. The series is about Elizabeth McCord, a former CIA analyst who gets appointed as a Secretary of State, after the tragic death of the current Secretary of State in a plane crash. She in appointed by the President, who thinks her a perfect candidate, because of her ability to think outside the box.

I’m also considering using TV show 24. The character of Allison Taylor played by Cherry Jones. The first female President of the United States in 24, first appeared in 24 Redemption, then in season 7 and 8.

But I’m not entirely sure if I will use this character in my BA Thesis, that’s way I’m only metioning it for the time being.

           

            That’s it for today. I guess for the next few weeks I will be spending on watching and analysing these shows and will definitely comment on them here, but if you have any suggestions for me, feel free to comment.

PS. Now I have no idea how to title my work…

Until next week.

K.