State of Affairs was an American television espionage thriller series created by Alexi Hawley, which premiered on NBC on November 17, 2014, during the 2014–15 American television season. The series stars Katherine Heigl as CIA analyst Charleston Tucker, who is tasked with assembling and presenting the President's Daily Briefing on the most vital security issues facing the country, and Alfre Woodard as the first black woman to be elected President of the United States, Constance Payton. After one season, NBC cancelled State of Affairs. Cast and characters Main Katherine Heigl as Charleston "Charlie" Whitney Tucker, a CIA analyst, responsible for the President's Daily Briefing. Alfre Woodard as Constance Payton, President of the United States. Adam Kaufman as Lucas Newsome, CIA Analyst and Briefer for the CIA Director. Sheila Vand as Maureen James, CIA Analyst and Briefer for the Secretary of Defense and Charlie's best friend. Cliff Chamberlain as Kurt Tannen, CIA Analyst and Briefer for the State Department. Tommy Savas as Dashiell Greer, CIA Analyst and Briefer to FBI, various agencies within the United States Intelligence Community. David Harbour as David Patrick, White House Chief of Staff. Recurring Derek Ray as Jack Dawkins, CIA paramilitary officer, JSOC operator and former Navy SEAL. James Remar as Syd Vaslo, former CIA case officer who runs a private sector "clandestine service". Farshad Farahat as Omar Abdul Fatah, terrorist responsible for the attack on the diplomatic motorcade that resulted in a gun battle that killed the President's son in Kabul. Mark Tallman as Aaron Payton, deceased son of the President and fiancé of Charlie. Chris McKenna as Nick Vera, CIA case officer and a retired Marine Raider Regiment Operator. Nestor Carbonell as Raymond Navarro, Director of the CIA. Courtney B. Vance as Marshall Payton, pro bono counsel for advocacy groups and First Gentleman of The United States. Christopher Michael Holley as Earl Givens, CIA analyst, Operations Center Senior Duty Officer. Melinda McGraw as Senator Kyle Green, President Payton’s rival. Jenny Pellicer as Emily/Melissa Anchez, mysterious woman of many identities who works with Syd. Nick Shakoour as Aleek Al Moosari, jihadist who works for Fatah. Anil Kumar as Professor Ahmad Ahmadi. Cress Williams as Dale Scott, FBI agent. Adam Arkin as Victor Gantry, businessman and former CIA case officer. Rex Linn as Senator Burke, Senate Majority Leader. Matthew Lillard as DD Banks, deputy CIA director. Episodes Development NBC acquired the rights of the series in