This interview seems to be confirming that the writers, not the actors, are the brains of the show.
absolutely correct.
imagine them sitting there telling their core audience "hey, this is a fantasy show, don't get too wrapped up in the anti-terror aspect of it".
why the hell am I watching it then?
Mary Lynn impresses me the most out of all the actors because she doesn't try to pretend she's an expert on world issues. I think that's part of the reason I am such a fan. She seems like an actual normal person.