I'm not sure under what category I would put The Diplomat under? I would say political comedy drama. The show starts when a Royal Navy aircraft carrier is attacked and 41 crew are killed. The British suspect it's from the Middle East while the newly arrived American ambassador played by a slightly over the top Keri Russel who mange's to appear in every scene like she has been dragged through a bush backwards (as I said do not take this to seriously!) has reason to believe the Russians are behind the attack.
What follows is the ambassador desperately trying to avoid a war with Iran and keeping the special relationship between the USA and UK.
Of course no political drama would be complete without extra marital affairs. The script is so fast it's a wonder the actors get time to draw breathe. And I particularly enjoyed Rory Kenneir as the UK prime minister, hell bent on blowing something up in retaliation!
As always with Netflix the production is top draw, with some stunning scenery, country estates and some great aerial shots of the American Embassy.
8/10.
What follows is the ambassador desperately trying to avoid a war with Iran and keeping the special relationship between the USA and UK.
Of course no political drama would be complete without extra marital affairs. The script is so fast it's a wonder the actors get time to draw breathe. And I particularly enjoyed Rory Kenneir as the UK prime minister, hell bent on blowing something up in retaliation!
As always with Netflix the production is top draw, with some stunning scenery, country estates and some great aerial shots of the American Embassy.
8/10.