Madam Secretary Season 3 Episode 15 Break in Diplomacy
- TV-14
- March 12, 2017
- 43 min
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7.2 (270)
In the Madam Secretary season 3 episode 15 entitled Break in Diplomacy, Elizabeth McCord, the Secretary of State, faces a major crisis. After Iran's foreign minister cancels a meeting with her, she learns that the Iranian government has arrested an American businessman who has been working in Iran for years. The businessman was scheduled to meet Elizabeth and present her with a proposal to normalize relations between the two countries.
To make matters worse, the businessman is the father of Elizabeth's close friend and former colleague, Jay Whitman. Jay begs Elizabeth to use her position to help his father and she immediately jumps into action. However, she quickly realizes that the situation is more complicated than she first thought. The Iranian government accuses the American businessman of spying and has no intention of releasing him anytime soon.
Meanwhile, Elizabeth's staff is dealing with their own challenges. Blake, her assistant, discovers that his personal life may be interfering with his work and he must make a difficult decision. Russell, Elizabeth's Chief of Staff, tries to navigate the tumultuous waters of Washington politics as he balances his professional duties with his personal beliefs.
As Elizabeth works tirelessly to find a solution to the crisis in Iran, she is forced to consider the limits of diplomacy and the harsh realities of international politics. With time running out and tensions rising, she must find a way to bring the American businessman home safely while also protecting American interests abroad.
Break in Diplomacy is a tense and emotional episode that explores the complexities of international relations and the personal toll they can take on those involved. It showcases the strengths and weaknesses of Elizabeth McCord as a leader, as well as the humanity of the people who work in her office. As always, the show is both thought-provoking and entertaining, highlighting the challenges and rewards of public service in today's volatile world.
