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The British government allowed them to use real-life locations as filming locations for the series, including the still-recently reopened American embassy (Nine Elms), which opened in 2018
Story
In the midst of an international crisis, Kate Wyler, a career diplomat, is thrust into a high-profile job she’s ill-suited to, with tectonic consequences for her marriage and political future. Britain allowed filming to take place in the Foreign Secretary’s office, an honor rarely bestowed on any film or screen production, especially an American one.
One unattainable location was Winfield House, the real-life residence of the American ambassador
Although it’s accurately described as occupying the largest residential plot of land (11 acres) in London other than Buckingham Palace, the producers used a country house outside the city for filming purposes. ).
Keri Russell’s performance here is nothing short of a revelation
Her portrayal of career American diplomat Kate Wyler is a captivating blend of strength, humor, intelligence, vulnerability, and, oh, sexiness. "The Diplomat" deftly caricatures the realm of international diplomacy and its inhabitants.
All Netflix needs to do now is release Season 2 and let Ms
And while the world hasn’t quite gotten over the plot twist, the wonderfully talented, diverse cast makes it easy to believe that most governments are run by people who have never emotionally escaped high school. This series looks good, sounds good, feels good—it’s a wildly entertaining and intelligent adult entertainment.
