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Commander in Chief

2005·Show
18Episodes in1Season·TV-PG
59
DecentGoodWatch score

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A touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Nostalgic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Nostalgia7
  • Hopefulness6

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Satire & Parody4
  • Situational Comedy3

World

Politics, everyday modern life, and family

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing6
  • Cinematography5
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Wife. Mother. Leader of the free world.

Mackenzie Allen has a lot on her plate -- she has twin teenagers, a 6-year-old at home and an ambitious husband at the office, and she is about to become the first female president of the United States. Before that happens, however; Mackenzie, who serves as vice president, has to decide whether or not to go against the dying wishes of the current president, who has asked her to step down and let someone "more appropriate" fill his shoes in the Oval Office. Not only does the president want her to resign, so does the entire party that elected her in the first place. But when the moment of truth arrives, Mackenzie isn't willing to be a mere footnote in history. Instead of allowing her detractors to keep her down, she decides to trust her instincts and accept the most powerful job in the world.
Political DramaFemale LeadershipWork-Life BalanceInstitutional PoliticsCharacter-Driven NarrativeContemporary RealismFamily vs. DutyIdealistic ToneDialogue HeavyPrestige TV Style

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Commander in Chief

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Where can I stream Commander in Chief legally?

Commander in Chief is included with a subscription to Philo in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Commander in Chief worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59/100 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 85%, and Metacritic 56). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Commander in Chief rated?

TV-PG

It's rated TV-PG in the United States.

How many seasons does Commander in Chief have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 18 episodes of about 42 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on Commander in Chief?

Critics71
Audiences69

Yes. Critics average 71 and audiences 69 out of 100, so both groups see Commander in Chief much the same way.

When did Commander in Chief air?

It ran from 2005 to 2006 and has ended.

What language is Commander in Chief in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Commander in Chief?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Commander in Chief in 10 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Commander in Chief use?

Artistic License – Law EnforcementYour Approval Fills Me with ShameOur Presidents Are DifferentHappily MarriedArtistic License – LawOld ShameIron LadyShout-OutNever a Self-Made WomanHollywood LawIdiosyncratic Episode NamingAlternate Historyand 21 more

TV Tropes lists 33 storytelling tropes for Commander in Chief, including Artistic License – Law Enforcement, Your Approval Fills Me with Shame, Our Presidents Are Different.