The Diplomat (Netflix) -- S: Keri Russell -- Premieres 4/20/23
04-05-23 | 09:09 PM
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The Diplomat (Netflix) -- S: Keri Russell -- Premieres 4/20/23
THE DIPLOMAT
A new political drama series starring Keri Russell, premiering on Netflix April 20, 2023
About THE DIPLOMAT:
Kate Wyler (Keri Russell) is the new US Ambassador to the United Kingdom. She was supposed to go to Afghanistan. She's great in a crisis zone. In a historic home... less so. War is brewing on one continent and boiling over on another. Kate will have to diffuse international crises, forge strategic alliances in London, and adjust to her new place in the spotlight - all while trying to survive her marriage to fellow career diplomat and political star Hal Wyler (Rufus Sewell). From showrunner Debora Cahn (THE WEST WING, HOMELAND), THE DIPLOMAT is a high-stakes, contemporary political drama about the transcendence and torture of long-term relationships, between countries and people. Also starring David Gyasi, Ali Ahn, Rory Kinnear, and Ato Essandoh, with executive producers Debora Cahn, Janice Williams, and Keri Russell.
Starring: Keri Russell, Rufus Sewell, David Gyasi, Ali Ahn, Rory Kinnear, and Ato Essandoh
Guest Starring: Celia Imrie, Michael McKean, Nana Mensah, T'Nia Miller, Miguel Sandoval
A new political drama series starring Keri Russell, premiering on Netflix April 20, 2023
About THE DIPLOMAT:
Kate Wyler (Keri Russell) is the new US Ambassador to the United Kingdom. She was supposed to go to Afghanistan. She's great in a crisis zone. In a historic home... less so. War is brewing on one continent and boiling over on another. Kate will have to diffuse international crises, forge strategic alliances in London, and adjust to her new place in the spotlight - all while trying to survive her marriage to fellow career diplomat and political star Hal Wyler (Rufus Sewell). From showrunner Debora Cahn (THE WEST WING, HOMELAND), THE DIPLOMAT is a high-stakes, contemporary political drama about the transcendence and torture of long-term relationships, between countries and people. Also starring David Gyasi, Ali Ahn, Rory Kinnear, and Ato Essandoh, with executive producers Debora Cahn, Janice Williams, and Keri Russell.
Starring: Keri Russell, Rufus Sewell, David Gyasi, Ali Ahn, Rory Kinnear, and Ato Essandoh
Guest Starring: Celia Imrie, Michael McKean, Nana Mensah, T'Nia Miller, Miguel Sandoval
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04-05-23 | 09:31 PM
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Re: The Diplomat (Netflix) -- S: Keri Russell -- Premieres 4/20/23
Add to my list, but I’m already behind on other things I’ve already started, along with things already out that I haven’t gotten around to watching.
04-19-23 | 12:26 PM
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Re: The Diplomat (Netflix) -- S: Keri Russell -- Premieres 4/20/23
This premieres tomorrow. Sepinwall gave it a positive review
Its super early, but so far it’s at 86% at RT
https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/the_diplomat/s01
I don’t watch a lot of new Netflix shows right away. There’s simply too many. The Night Agent I did watch in 2 days the first week. But I think I’ll try to watch this right away. I really like Russell.
Its super early, but so far it’s at 86% at RT
https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/the_diplomat/s01
I don’t watch a lot of new Netflix shows right away. There’s simply too many. The Night Agent I did watch in 2 days the first week. But I think I’ll try to watch this right away. I really like Russell.
04-20-23 | 12:46 PM
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Re: The Diplomat (Netflix) -- S: Keri Russell -- Premieres 4/20/23
I love Keri Russell so I may give this a watch but I always struggle with these types of shows where the premise involves work/life balance. The “work” stuff is always intriguing but then you have to sit through family drama bullshit for the other 50%. I’m looking at you, Homeland!
04-20-23 | 01:05 PM
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Re: The Diplomat (Netflix) -- S: Keri Russell -- Premieres 4/20/23
This looks pretty meh to me... and I do get a bit of a Homeland vibe (just not as serious).
To be fair, I don't think Homeland had THAT much of family/personal stuff in the show. It felt like 95% of the show was based around work.
I love Keri Russell so I may give this a watch but I always struggle with these types of shows where the premise involves work/life balance. The “work” stuff is always intriguing but then you have to sit through family drama bullshit for the other 50%. I’m looking at you, Homeland!
04-21-23 | 05:17 PM
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Re: The Diplomat (Netflix) -- S: Keri Russell -- Premieres 4/20/23
I watched the 1st episode. It's a little slow and Russell's character isn't the most likeable to start. it reminds me a little of the show Madam Secretary. 
when she made her husband smell her arm pits
They do set up a conflict with a terrorist attack in the UK and her character gets sent there.
But, I'll continue on since it's a relatively short 1st season.
Right now this is the #1 trending show on Netflix TV shows.
when she made her husband smell her arm pits They do set up a conflict with a terrorist attack in the UK and her character gets sent there.
But, I'll continue on since it's a relatively short 1st season.
Right now this is the #1 trending show on Netflix TV shows.
04-21-23 | 09:34 PM
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Re: The Diplomat (Netflix) -- S: Keri Russell -- Premieres 4/20/23
Also watched the first episode. Agree it’s a bit slow, but seems like they’re setting up some interesting plot lines. The conversation between her chief of staff (?) and husband at the end was interesting. Of course the cliffhanger too.
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04-21-23 | 11:51 PM
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05-01-23 | 12:27 PM
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Renewed
I’ve only watched the first episode. Need to get back on it.
I’ve only watched the first episode. Need to get back on it.
05-01-23 | 03:55 PM
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Re: The Diplomat (Netflix) -- S: Keri Russell -- Premieres 4/20/23
Netflix isn't my go to streamer; so i didn't know about this until this past weekend when i was checking in on Netflix to see what's new. Added it to my queue 
Hopefully, I'll get to it sooner rather that later like the 100 other shows I've added over the years that still remain un-watched.
Hopefully, I'll get to it sooner rather that later like the 100 other shows I've added over the years that still remain un-watched.
05-01-23 | 09:29 PM
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We’re 3 episodes in and each is getting better. It definitely has some personality traits of other shows, but is definitely its own animal. I’d say episode 3 felt a little West Wing-esque.
05-03-23 | 03:29 PM
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Re: The Diplomat (Netflix) -- S: Keri Russell -- Premieres 4/20/23
I love Keri Russell so I may give this a watch but I always struggle with these types of shows where the premise involves work/life balance. The “work” stuff is always intriguing but then you have to sit through family drama bullshit for the other 50%. I’m looking at you, Homeland!
The only show that seemed to really do that well IMO was The Sopranos, but that was kind of the point of the series.
05-07-23 | 02:38 PM
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Re: The Diplomat (Netflix) -- S: Keri Russell -- Premieres 4/20/23
I just finished this and the big reveal at the end is some Homeland/24 level of ridiculous
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05-12-23 | 01:28 PM
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Re: The Diplomat (Netflix) -- S: Keri Russell -- Premieres 4/20/23
But once she started acting like a spy in the second half it started to feel like it could go off the rails and it did with the ending. I will still check out season 2.
05-30-23 | 07:40 AM
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Re: The Diplomat (Netflix) -- S: Keri Russell -- Premieres 4/20/23
Ending a show on a massive cliffhanger with no story resolution before you know if you're getting another season should be criminal. I'm glad I waited long enough to watch this to know that a 2nd season is coming.
06-02-23 | 09:06 AM
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Re: The Diplomat (Netflix) -- S: Keri Russell -- Premieres 4/20/23
Keri was just so enjoyable to watch in this. I liked it and can't wait for season 2.
01-25-24 | 12:37 PM
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Allison Janney cast in a role: https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/the...ey-1235887710/
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08-08-24 | 04:49 PM
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Word... Keri was awesome in this. Looking forward to season 2.
08-08-24 | 09:59 PM
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Season 1 was great, looking forward to the return.