The Diplomat (of the USA) faces a big geopolitical crisis in the UK. This contemporary global diplomacy tale is about the United States of America’s Ambassador. Kate (Keri Russell) takes up a new high-profile assignment as the USA’s ambassador in the UK. But then, a major geopolitical crisis welcomes her.
US Lady Ambassador Faces A Big Geopolitical Crisis At Onset
This brewing diplomatic problem might force her to take every necessary step to minimise the conflicts among the powerful Western nations of the world. The story of the first season keeps pace with the USA’s superpower status. And, also points towards the declining powers of the former Colonial overlord, the UK.
Spoilers Free Review: The Diplomat (Season 1/USA/2023) Series
The synopsis
Amid an international crisis, a career diplomat juggles her new high-profile job as ambassador (Keri Russell) to the UK and her turbulent marriage to a political star (Rufus Sewell).
A brief note about the geo-political crisis
The Diplomat – Kate Wyler faces a significant international catastrophic situation after an unprovoked attack on a British aircraft carrier vessel. With her demanding job as a US ambassador and the fact that her marriage is on the rocks, Kate is trying to navigate the choppy (geopolitical/personal) waters daily.
Inspired by the real-life people/events
Some of the real-life politicians seem to have inspired the major political leaders depicted in this show. So, we have a bunch of references as well as characters based on real-life politicians from the United States and the United Kingdom. In addition, its fictional story draws a lot from recent events happening in the real world. For instance the references to the Lenkov group from Russia. We have shared their details in the spoilers shared below.
Actress Keri Russell shines brightly
In these challenging times, Keri Russell has enacted the role of the central character the Diplomat Kate Wyler in a charming and alluring manner. She has added a certain charm to such a severe subject of international diplomacy. Even her support staff in diplomacy are likeable.
Most of the ensemble cast have performed well.
The rating
| FM’s rating | 4.05/5 |
| FM’s short comment | Besides the mystery and thrills in this geopolitical, diplomatic tale, the protagonist, played by actor Keri Russell, is an almost perfect diplomat. Though one must add that diplomatic power is waning these days. There are quite a few emerging regional powers. Still, the USA is one of the most influential powers, and this is what its American story shows. It also hints at the rogue elements in the world of international diplomacy. |
The conclusion
The mystery surrounding this international diplomacy is worth a watch. We honestly think that it is a great political drama. And the shocking cliff-hanger at the end has ensured that we are hooked. Now we wait for a year or so for its next season.
Poster: The Diplomat (Season 1/USA/2023) Series
Key Details: The Diplomat (Season 1/USA/2023) Series
| Genre | Drama, Thriller, Mystery |
| Original language | English (USA) |
| Released | April 2023 |
| Age-restrictions | A (18+) |
| Season | Season (1) One |
| Episodes | Episodes (8) Eight |
| Creator | Debora Cahn |
| Cast | Keri Russell, Rufus Sewell, David Gyasi, Ali Ahn, Rory Kinnear, etc. |
| Taglines | Keep your friends close, keep your enemies closer. |
| Network | Netflix. |
Trailer: The Diplomat (Season 1/USA/2023) Series
Also, check out the YouTube Video short video link of The Diplomat | Meet the Political Brain Trust | Netflix.
Brief info.: show creator Debora Cahn & lead actress Keri Russell
Debora Cahn is the showrunner of The Diplomat series. She is also known for writing/producing popular shows like The West Wing (2005-2006), Grey’s Anatomy (2006-2014), Homeland (2018-2020) and Fosse/Verdon (2019), etc.
Keri Russell won the Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a TV Series – Drama in 1999 for her leading role in the Felicity (1998-2002) show; she is also known for the Mission Impossible III movie and The Americans (2013-2018) series.
Spoilers Alert: the real-life inspirations in this 2023 dramatic thriller series
The Lenkov Group in the show – its real-life inspirations from Russia
Lenkov Group
In this show, you might find a few references made to “The Lenkov Group”. Perhaps it is inspired by the real-life private Russian military unit called “Wagner Group” and its leader, Yevgeny Prigozhin.
As per the various news reports, this group operate in Europe, Asia (Middle East) and Africa (North), as of now.
US President & Vice-President in the show – their real-life inspirations from the USA
USA’s Real Political Figures
Also, it is more than likely that present-day US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have inspired the reel characters shown in this series.
UK Prime Minister in the show – the real-life inspirations from the UK
UK’s Real Political Figures
Lastly, we found many similarities in the reel role of the UK Prime Minister’s character and his political ideology to that of former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson who served his nation from 2019 to 2022.
If you like The Diplomat series from the USA, then check out The Diplomat series from the UK too.
Featured & Other Images: The Diplomat | Netflix & IMDb.
