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April 20, 2023, 09:39 PM
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The Diplomat on Netflix
Three episodes in and enjoying it. Still don’t know where it’s headed but i like the dry humor and the possibilities.

It’s not a comedy, not an international thriller. But it has a bit of everything.

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April 20, 2023, 09:54 PM
ensigmatic
We just watched the first episode this evening. I agree: It looks pretty darn good.



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April 21, 2023, 11:36 AM
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I find the whole american crew at the UK Embassy unbelievable. Too wet behind the ears for such a critical post. The CIA asian girl is just a mid to low level operative compared to the field experience of the Ambassador. The tall black guy also seems out of his depth.
Hating the chick dressed as a boy presence, give us the rainbows back, keep the unicorns! This character seems as out of place as a pacifier up the butt. Forgive ne but my education doesn’t allow for such expression freedom. It rubs me the wrong way needlessly.

Still, i find the show entertaining and reminds me of Yes, (Prime) Minister and Veep with a touch of Homeland and such.

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April 24, 2023, 11:38 AM
smlsig
We’ve watched the first three episodes as well and found it quick paced and interesting, if not totally believable.

I believe there are a total of 8 episodes and it will be interesting to see where the plot goes.


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April 24, 2023, 11:59 AM
Gustofer
quote:
Originally posted by 0-0:
I find the whole american crew at the UK Embassy unbelievable. Too wet behind the ears for such a critical post. The CIA asian girl is just a mid to low level operative compared to the field experience of the Ambassador. The tall black guy also seems out of his depth.
Hating the chick dressed as a boy presence, give us the rainbows back, keep the unicorns! This character seems as out of place as a pacifier up the butt. Forgive ne but my education doesn’t allow for such expression freedom. It rubs me the wrong way needlessly.

Yes, but...Keri Russell. ...Swoon


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April 24, 2023, 12:13 PM
ensigmatic
quote:
Originally posted by smlsig:
We’ve watched the first three episodes as well and found it quick paced and interesting, if not totally believable.
Same here--both my wife and me.

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Originally posted by Gustofer:
Yes, but...Keri Russell. ...Swoon
In one scene her husband remarks, wrt to a dress, something like "Your ass looks great in it." She does have a great ass Smile (And, w/o doing a spoiler [too badly, anyway], we later see the dress had little to do with it Wink.)



"America is at that awkward stage. It's too late to work within the system,,,, but too early to shoot the bastards." -- Claire Wolfe
"If we let things terrify us, life will not be worth living." -- Seneca the Younger, Roman Stoic philosopher
April 24, 2023, 12:40 PM
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Gives you just enough (intrigue, humor) to get you going. Very clever.

All set up forSeason 2.


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April 24, 2023, 12:53 PM
Pistolria
My wife and I finished it last night. We both thought it was great!
April 24, 2023, 03:30 PM
YooperSigs
I will check it out. Became a Keri Russell fan when I watched her on The Americans.


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April 24, 2023, 08:43 PM
apprentice
The garden fight scene was entertaining. Big Grin
April 26, 2023, 02:03 AM
SIGWALLY
I enjoyed it. Well written, with a twist or two.
April 26, 2023, 05:11 AM
r0gue
quote:
Originally posted by 0-0:
Hating the chick dressed as a boy presence, give us the rainbows back, keep the unicorns! This character seems as out of place as a pacifier up the butt.


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April 26, 2023, 09:12 AM
Fire Away
I just finished up episode 5. Pretty good so far, but I don't like how they portray the husband. Maybe that changes.
April 26, 2023, 10:42 AM
ensigmatic
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Originally posted by Fire Away:
... I don't like how they portray the husband. Maybe that changes.
It does not.

What don't you like about the portrayal?

Personally, I think it's excellent. The dynamic between the two of them is a large part, perhaps the largest part, of what makes the show, IMO.



"America is at that awkward stage. It's too late to work within the system,,,, but too early to shoot the bastards." -- Claire Wolfe
"If we let things terrify us, life will not be worth living." -- Seneca the Younger, Roman Stoic philosopher
April 26, 2023, 04:13 PM
Fly-Sig
We're enjoying it through episode 3 so far.

The woman with a male haircut isn't bothering us. As long as there are no gay kissing scenes etc.
April 27, 2023, 06:21 AM
Fire Away
I just think he's portrayed as a self serving jerk all the time while the wife is infallible.

I did watch the next episode last night and it was better.

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Originally posted by ensigmatic:
quote:
Originally posted by Fire Away:
... I don't like how they portray the husband. Maybe that changes.
It does not.

What don't you like about the portrayal?

Personally, I think it's excellent. The dynamic between the two of them is a large part, perhaps the largest part, of what makes the show, IMO.

April 28, 2023, 06:00 AM
bobandmikako
We just finished episode 3 and so far find it watchable. I'm not a fan of most of the characters, especially the woman dressed like Pee Wee Herman, but the ambassador, husband, and president are pretty entertaining.



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April 28, 2023, 07:21 AM
RogB
Just finished final episode. Sure, if you're looking for a realistic portrayal of international relations, there's plenty of artistic license so just accept it for what it is..a highly entertaining interplay of characters and a script that is never boring.

It's a damn good ride!


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April 28, 2023, 08:48 AM
Fly-Sig
We finished it and enjoyed it, but are very disappointed that it is a major cliffhanger of every part of the plot, and there is no plan yet for a season 2.
May 02, 2023, 12:15 PM
cherokee2u
Really enjoyed this series. Would highly recommend it. Hope there is a season 2!


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