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State of Affairs

  • TV Series
  • 2014–2015
  • TV-14
  • 45m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
6.2K
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Katherine Heigl in State of Affairs (2014)
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A CIA officer is plucked from the field to become the president's daily briefer, assuming responsibility for targeting America's most critical threats while navigating the unique lifestyle t... Read allA CIA officer is plucked from the field to become the president's daily briefer, assuming responsibility for targeting America's most critical threats while navigating the unique lifestyle that comes with such a high-powered job.A CIA officer is plucked from the field to become the president's daily briefer, assuming responsibility for targeting America's most critical threats while navigating the unique lifestyle that comes with such a high-powered job.

  • Creator
    • Alexi Hawley
  • Stars
    • Katherine Heigl
    • Alfre Woodard
    • Adam Kaufman
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.3/10
    6.2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Creator
      • Alexi Hawley
    • Stars
      • Katherine Heigl
      • Alfre Woodard
      • Adam Kaufman
    • 54User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 2 nominations total

    Episodes13

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    TopTop-rated1 season2017

    Videos21

    #1
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    State Of Affairs: Madame Secretary
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    State Of Affairs: Madame Secretary
    State Of Affairs: Madame Secretary
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    State Of Affairs: Madame Secretary
    State Of Affairs: Thank You For Seeing Me
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    State Of Affairs: Thank You For Seeing Me
    State Of Affairs: Found It In The Burn Bag
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    State Of Affairs: Found It In The Burn Bag
    State Of Affairs: The Guards
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    State Of Affairs: The Guards
    State Of Affairs: Small Pox
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    State Of Affairs: Small Pox

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    Katherine Heigl
    Katherine Heigl
    • Charleston Tucker
    • 2014–2015
    Alfre Woodard
    Alfre Woodard
    • President Constance Payton
    • 2014–2015
    Adam Kaufman
    Adam Kaufman
    • Lucas Newsome
    • 2014–2015
    Sheila Vand
    Sheila Vand
    • Maureen James
    • 2014–2015
    Cliff Chamberlain
    Cliff Chamberlain
    • Kurt Tannen
    • 2014–2015
    Tommy Savas
    Tommy Savas
    • Dashiell Greer
    • 2014–2015
    David Harbour
    David Harbour
    • David Patrick
    • 2014–2015
    Chris McKenna
    Chris McKenna
    • Nick Vera
    • 2014–2015
    Christopher Michael Holley
    Christopher Michael Holley
    • Earl Givens
    • 2014–2015
    Farshad Farahat
    Farshad Farahat
    • Omar Fatah
    • 2014–2015
    James Remar
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    • Syd
    • 2014–2015
    Courtney B. Vance
    Courtney B. Vance
    • Marshall Payton
    • 2014–2015
    Nestor Carbonell
    Nestor Carbonell
    • Raymond Navaro
    • 2014–2015
    Adam Arkin
    Adam Arkin
    • Victor Gantry
    • 2015
    Mark Tallman
    Mark Tallman
    • Aaron Payton
    • 2014–2015
    Melinda McGraw
    Melinda McGraw
    • Senator Kyle Green
    • 2014–2015
    Derek Ray
    Derek Ray
    • Jack Dawkins
    • 2014–2015
    Jenny Pellicer
    Jenny Pellicer
    • Emily…
    • 2014–2015
    • Creator
      • Alexi Hawley
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    User reviews54

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    mpig-4-400265

    In response to those who say: "wait and see"

    This show was dead for me seconds after I started to watch the pilot.

    Introducing a character by having him/her discussing their life with a therapist is a trite, pedestrian old trick that bears the hallmark of sloppy script-writing.

    To underline how unimaginative this is, I would like to mention how I very recently gave up on another show (Black Box) for the exact same reason.

    This show is obviously aimed at a dumb audience, and will therefore go on to be just as pedestrian and dull as it is at its opening until the very last episode. Don't waste any more time on it.
    8alyssamaas

    Solid show

    I don't know why there's so much hate for this show, it seems that most negative reviews are written by people who have something against Katherine Heigl. The complaints seem to range from her being a producer (Oh my god an actor producing! That's never been done before!), to her wardrobe (which I find to be quite understated and more realistic than a lot of other shows), to her personally (it's a vanity project, she's not serious enough, too serious, etc.), even people who won't shut up about the name of her character (really, Charleston Tucker is the dumbest name you've ever heard? Really??). I had neither a positive nor negative opinion of her before watching this show, so to me, she is just fine in the role and I find her to be believable and likable, a flawed but nevertheless genuine character. I like the flow of the story arc, each episode is meaningful to the overall story yet adds in new plot lines rather well. I think the supporting cast is solid and interesting. The only issue I have is some of the details can be unbelievable (no spoilers but they are minor details so far) but for a network TV show I'm willing to suspend disbelief at times and give it the benefit of the doubt if it doesn't bore me to death or make me scream at the television for insulting my intelligence, and State of Affairs so far hasn't been boring or ridiculously stupid. In fact, it's one of the only shows on television I watch, and I can count those on one hand. I like it, and I like Katherine Heigl in it. Good for her, and I hope all the negative comments about her don't prevent the show from having a chance.
    4peterawadsworth

    Vanity piece

    I was hooked at the beginning but gradually realized I was watching a vanity piece for Ms, Heigl, which was produced by her and her mother. After the opening scene and it's implications the plot very quickly became shallow and contrived. I just as quickly got tired of Heigl's permanent perkiness and endless wardrobe statements. Compared to Tea Leoni (Madam Secretary), Jessica Chastain (Zero Dark Thirty) or even Kerry Washington (Scandal) she simply doesn't convey the gravitas the role demands. The one thing the pilot episode has going for it is pacing. Perhaps the producers can build in some character development around her in the coming episodes, (Shonda Rhimes where are you?), but given the two Heigl's involvement, I'm not optimistic. Catherine is a beautiful woman, and I hope she eventually finds a role that suits her, but this is definitely not it.
    7jthedron

    Interesting show

    I'm not sure why all the negative press over this show. It's more interesting than Madame Secretary and not as silly as The Blacklist. Perhaps I'm over all the Heigl negative press whereas other reviewers maybe not so much. There's a lot going on here and I love the altering behavior between Woodard and Heigl. Are they friends? Does the President trust Charlie or suspect her? Additionally Heigl's character, Charlie, seems damaged, that's why Charlie acts the way she does. Has she been harmed by the loss of her fiancé', the President's son, or too much seen in the field as a CIA operative? Either way, there's something not quite right with Charlie, but what is right is her ability to read what might happen or what's about to happen. I like this show, its characters and I'll keep watching.
    6bjarias

    ... it really was very close..

    They could really have kept this going, had they just gone a bit simpler. Making the story-line a bit more human with some additional real-life touches would have kept it going for at least another couple seasons. It's a fine line that keeps shows engaging, and this was a clear example of one that just missed the mark. The look of this production was as good as anything out there today, but audiences need characters they can look forward to seeing week after week. SOA came close, but just fell short in having folks caring for those on screen. Never a huge fan of Katherine Heigl, she was not the issue in this production, as matter of fact this was one of the better outings she's been part of for quite some time. There's a fine line when someone can step back and critique.. and when principals want to listen, it seriously can matter to an astonishing degree.

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    • Trivia
      First major televised role since Grey's Anatomy for Katherine Heigl.
    • Goofs
      The National Security Act of 1947 which created the CIA charters it for the collection of overseas foreign intelligence. It is specifically forbidden from operating on US soil and cannot, as depicted in the series, operate in any sort of law enforcement capacity on US soil.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Liam Hemsworth/Katherine Heigl/Sebastian Maniscalco (2014)

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    • Release date
      • March 20, 2017 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • State of Affairs Official Site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 國務風雲
    • Filming locations
      • Stage 3, Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Aardwolf Creative
      • STX Entertainment
      • Abishag Productions
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      45 minutes
    • Color
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    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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