Madam Secretary Season 1 Episode 14 Whisper of the Ax
- TV-14
- March 1, 2015
- 43 min
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7.7 (419)
In Madam Secretary season 1 episode 14, titled "Whisper of the Ax", Secretary of State Elizabeth McCord faces a complex crisis when a South Sudanese warlord named Mangisto Deng escapes from prison in The Hague. Mangisto is accused of committing human rights violations and Elizabeth must track him down before he disappears.
Meanwhile, Elizabeth's daughter Stevie is in the midst of a difficult breakup with her college boyfriend. Elizabeth tries to comfort her daughter while dealing with the stress of her job. She also has to contend with a congressional hearing, where she is grilled about her conduct as Secretary of State.
As Elizabeth works to catch Mangisto, she finds herself stonewalled by intelligence agencies who claim to have no information on his whereabouts. She turns to her team for help, including her Chief of Staff Nadine Tolliver, her speechwriter Matt Mahoney and her personal assistant Blake Moran. Together, they use their various skills and resources to track Mangisto down and bring him to justice.
As the episode progresses, tensions rise both inside and outside of the State Department. Elizabeth must balance her personal relationships with her professional responsibilities, all while dealing with the unpredictable and dangerous situation in South Sudan. In the end, she manages to overcome the obstacles in her way and achieve a measure of success, both on the political front and in her personal life.
"Whisper of the Ax" is a tense and fast-paced episode that explores the challenges and rewards of diplomacy in the modern world. It showcases the talents of the show's ensemble cast, particularly Tea Leoni in the lead role of Elizabeth McCord. With its blend of political intrigue and personal drama, the episode offers a compelling look at the life of a senior government official and the weight of responsibility that comes with that role. Fans of Madam Secretary and political dramas in general will find plenty to chew on in this thought-provoking and engaging installment.
