Commander in Chief is not too bad of a TV political drama, starring Geena Davis as President Mackenzie Allen, the first female to assume America's highest office. Geena played that role with grace and charm as she tackled the country's problems like a dignified statesman.
Unlike the U.S. Presidency in reality, President Allen is an Independent and tries to work with both Democrats and Republicans in Congress, but is met with the scorn and resistance of Speaker of the House Nathan Templeton (Donald Sutherland). Not surprisingly, unfortunately, Republicans were portrayed as the villains in the show, while the Democrats were merely sequestered to the sidelines.
There is not a whole lot of action or suspense going on in the show - just a lot of political theater and talk. Much of the characters weren't too memorable, but I did like Secret Service Agent Greer, who provided some exciting and hectic scenes in trying to protect the President's typical-teenage daughter, Rebecca. The President's husband Rod Calloway (Kyle Secor) was probably the most annoying character in the show as all he really did was whine endlessly how he doesn't like to assume the role of "First Gentleman" and , as a result, should take on a more important role in the President's Administration (pretty big ego trip).
Overall, an average show - Geena Davis was the series' main saving grace.
Grade C+
Unlike the U.S. Presidency in reality, President Allen is an Independent and tries to work with both Democrats and Republicans in Congress, but is met with the scorn and resistance of Speaker of the House Nathan Templeton (Donald Sutherland). Not surprisingly, unfortunately, Republicans were portrayed as the villains in the show, while the Democrats were merely sequestered to the sidelines.
There is not a whole lot of action or suspense going on in the show - just a lot of political theater and talk. Much of the characters weren't too memorable, but I did like Secret Service Agent Greer, who provided some exciting and hectic scenes in trying to protect the President's typical-teenage daughter, Rebecca. The President's husband Rod Calloway (Kyle Secor) was probably the most annoying character in the show as all he really did was whine endlessly how he doesn't like to assume the role of "First Gentleman" and , as a result, should take on a more important role in the President's Administration (pretty big ego trip).
Overall, an average show - Geena Davis was the series' main saving grace.
Grade C+