Britain has permitted filming in the Foreign Secretary’s office, an honor rarely bestowed on a film or movie production, especially an American one
Narrative
In the midst of an international crisis, career diplomat Kate Wyler lands a prestigious job she is unprepared for, with dramatic consequences for her marriage and political future. Producers convinced the American and British governments to allow them to use real locations as filming locations for the series, including the fledgling American Embassy (in Nine Elms), which opened in 2018.
Appears at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards (2024)
The only off-limits location was Winfield House, the actual residence of the American ambassador. Although it was aptly described as the largest residential property (11 acres) in London outside of Buckingham Palace, producers used a country house outside the city for filming.
Keri Russell’s performance here is nothing short of a revelation
Her characterization of career American diplomat Kate Wyler is a fascinating combination of strength, humor, intelligence, sensitivity, and, oh my god, sex appeal. The Diplomat skillfully caricatures the sphere of international diplomacy and its denizens.
This show looks good, sounds good, feels good—it’s great fun and intelligent adult entertainment
And while the world has yet to be drawn into intrigue over the plot, the wonderfully talented, diverse cast makes it easy to believe that most of the government is run by people who never emotionally escaped high school. Now all that’s left is for Netflix to announce the second season and let Ms.
Russell and Co
continue their magic.
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