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Synopsis

In the midst of an international crisis, Kate Wyler, a career diplomat, ends up in a high-profile job she's ill-suited for, with tectonic implications for her marriage and political future. The producers convinced both the American and British governments to allow them to use real-life settings as filming locations for the series, including the still-newly opened American embassy (at Nine Elms) that opened in 2018.

The only location unavailable was Winfield House, the current residence of the American ambassador

Britain allowed filming in the Foreign Secretary's office, a rare honor for any film or film production, especially an American one. Although accurately described as occupying the largest residential estate (11 acres) in London, other than Buckingham Palace, the producers used a country house outside the city for filming.

Featured at The 75th Primetime Emmy Awards (2024)

). Keri Russell's performance here is nothing short of a revelation.

"The Diplomat" skillfully caricatures the realm of international diplomacy and its denizens

Her portrayal of career American diplomat Kate Wyler is a fascinating combination of strength, humor, intelligence, vulnerability, and, oh, sexiness. And while the world hasn't yet gotten to the bottom of the story's plot twists, the wonderfully talented and diverse cast makes it easy to believe that most governments are run by people who haven't emotionally escaped middle school.

Russell and company continue to work their magic

This series looks good, sounds good, feels good -- it's sublimely fun and intelligent adult entertainment. All Netflix needs to do now is announce season 2 and let Ms.