A drama following the life of a woman who is abruptly thrust into the position of Secretary of State.
Elizabeth McCord is a former top CIA analyst who is suddenly pulled back into politics when The President asks her to be the Secretary of State.
Her new position is steps from the presidency and makes her one the most powerful people in the nation. She is also miles from what everyone expected as she brings her own unique approach to dealing with situations that require her to be tough, focused, and smart.