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We’ve had “Buffy” and we’ve had “Alias.” A lot of fantastic television shows that came out at the perfect time when there was a slot and an opening for that to happen. I think the same happened to Peggy. I think people have responded to that energy; we need that kind of personality out there. And what’s been lovely is on Twitter I’ve had lots of parents saying how it’s so great their sons and daughters can see a female-led show with a woman as capable as a man, without her trying to make any kind of serious political statement. We’re acknowledging [Peggy’s gender] and making it the background with a great amount of attention. But at the same time we’re sending her on her own missions and letting her have personal struggles that are relevant to both men and women, about grief and loss and the cost of being a double spy and a super spy.