Madam Secretary (2014)
Critics are warmer than audiences.
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Madam Secretary is streaming in Australia on Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Apple TV channel.
What the audience says
Madam Secretary holds up as a perfectly decent English series, if not a remarkable one. It's sitting at 7.0/10 on TMDB across 347 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. Episode length hovers around 45 minutes. In Australia you can stream it on Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Apple TV channel.
Is it worth starting?
This is 6 seasons deep — English drama with war & politics threaded through. Starting now means a backlog — worth knowing before you press play.
- Why
- 7.0/10 from 347 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you don't want to start something several seasons deep
- Best for
- A long run rather than a single sitting
Story
After years away from the CIA, Elizabeth McCord is pulled back into the political arena. The newly appointed Secretary of State is tough, fair, and smart, driving international diplomacy, wrangling office politics, and circumventing protocol as she negotiates global and domestic issues, both at the White House and at home.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~45 min per episode |
| Watch with family? | M · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Drama / War & Politics |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Barbara Hall
Cast
Where to watch in Australia
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 30 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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