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The only unavailable location was Winfield House, the current residence of the US ambassador
Story
In the midst of an international crisis, career diplomat Kate Wyler finds herself thrust into a high-profile job she is not suited for, with tectonic implications for her marriage and political future. The British government allowed them to use real-world locations as filming locations for the series, including the brand-new US Embassy (in Nine Elms) which opened in 2018. Britain allowed filming inside the Foreign Secretary’s office, an honor rarely granted to a film or movie production, especially an American one.
Oh My God!
Although it is accurately described as occupying the largest residential plot (11 acres) in London outside of Buckingham Palace, the producers used a country house outside the city for filming purposes. Featured in the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards (2024). Season 1 ended on a cliffhanger of gigantic proportions.
I don’t know if my heart can handle a Season 3
Season 2 nearly gave me a heart attack in the last few minutes of Season 2. At first, I thought it was a slow, slow burn political drama. Maybe another kind of *feel good* TV series like Madam Secretary.
Boy, was I wrong
The Diplomat will keep you on the edge of your seat with every episode. Watch them like a hungry animal. This is political theater at its best.
It’s more relentless than I could ever dream of
And while it’s only a tenth of what REALLY goes on in American politics and the various agencies (CIA, Secret Service, Diplomacy), it’s still a wild ride. Keri Russell is once again in a strong female lead role that reminded me why I loved her performance in “The Americans” so much; she’s outstanding!
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