10/29
The UK allowed filming in the Foreign Secretary’s office, a rare honor for any film or screen production, especially an American one
Line of Events
In the midst of an international crisis, career diplomat Kate Wyler finds herself in a high-profile job she is ill-suited for, which will affect her marriage and political future. The producers have convinced both the US and British governments to allow the use of real-life locations for the series, including most recently the US Embassy (Nine Elms), which opened in 2018.
Screened at the 75th Emmy Awards (2024)
The only location that was unavailable was Winfield House, the actual residence of the American ambassador. Although accurately described as occupying the largest residential plot (11 acres) in London, in addition to Buckingham Palace, the producers used a country house outside the city for filming.
I’m so glad I did because it was great
I have to admit, I wasn’t planning on watching The Diplomat, but after hearing so many good things about it and reading all the great reviews, I thought I’d give it a try. I was actually surprised at how much I enjoyed it.
I was hooked from the first episode
While Keri Russell was great in The Americans, I felt like it had more to do with the script than her acting, so I wasn’t sure if she and Rufus Sewell would be able to pull off the lead roles of the series, but they definitely do, they’re both fantastic here. The chemistry between these two is what makes this series so good.
I could definitely see this series winning some awards
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