Why was Nadine written off Madam Secretary?

Nadine’s final scenes had all the answers about the character’s decision to resign her prestigious post. Having grown tired of the viciousness that goes with politics, she decided to leave D.C. for San Francisco, to be near her son and her soon-to-be-born grandchild.

Why did so many cast members leave Madam Secretary?

The writers decided to change the character lineup to reflect McCord’s new role as president. That means a lot of fan favorites didn’t return for the final season. President Dalton (Keith Carradine), Kat (Sara Ramirez), Alison (Kathrine Herzer), and Jason (Evan Roe) are no longer season regulars.

Why did Bebe Neuwirth leave the TV show Madam Secretary?

In an October episode, Neuwirth’s character Nadine Tolliver, the chief of staff to Secretary of State Elizabeth McCord, decided to leave her job to focus on her family, including a coming grandchild.

Who replaces Nadine on Madam Secretary?

Nadine left her position at the State Department in Sunday night’s episode, leading fans wondering what Elizabeth’s team will do without her. The series regular had been in more than 70 episodes. “We’re very excited that Sara is joining the cast,” said series creator and executive producer Barbara Hall.