The Diplomat (2023)

Netflix | Release Date: April 20, 2023

6.5	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 29 Ratings

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katezoeMay 10, 2023

Tries being clever does not succeed. Tries being political thriller does not succeed.

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skwelApr 22, 2023

Mixed bag. Throws at you believable international political scenario (which is interesting) and two main great actors (really great!), but then 'netflixize' it to adjust to some kind of algorithm to please everyone watching. So the diplomatsMixed bag. Throws at you believable international political scenario (which is interesting) and two main great actors (really great!), but then 'netflixize' it to adjust to some kind of algorithm to please everyone watching. So the diplomats innerworkings become unrealistic soon enough and office melodrama becomes tiring and uninteresting. Plot twists becomes just silly. Promising show wants to be everything in one and in the end becomes diluted.

Surprised some critics claim it's 'extraordinary smart' (Chicago Tribune) or 'rich stew' (San Frrisco Chronicle) - did we really lower our expectations so much or that's just nexus of critics and producers helping each other here? It's serviceable fun sometimes, but really helps you can fast forward scenes - otherwise would be too dull and painful to watch. If it's really extraordinary smart, rather 'new smart', nothing else.… Expand

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portobellojimApr 21, 2023

This show is poor. The premise is daft, the characters ridiculous and it doesn't know whether it's an espionage thriller, a comedy, an Aaron Sorkin soap opera or whatever. The lead is a serious diplomat who wants to heal Afghanistan, butThis show is poor. The premise is daft, the characters ridiculous and it doesn't know whether it's an espionage thriller, a comedy, an Aaron Sorkin soap opera or whatever. The lead is a serious diplomat who wants to heal Afghanistan, but instead she's sent to London as the ambassador. She resents this because it's ceremonial - but she still has to solve the world's problems while reluctantly taking part in various luxurious activities while being served by various amusing flunkies ... Meanwhile her marriage may be on the rocks, the president is teeing her up to be his VP.... The whole thing is nonsense and fails on every front The cast has Keri Russell, Rufus Sewell, Rory kinnear and Michael McKean which makes the show's mediocrity surprising. Netflix has churned out a show that feels like it was written by committee or algorithm.… Expand

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slockMay 21, 2023

Like someone else said: Madame Secretary, but i would suggest, worse, more cartoon-ish with poor writing. Keri Russel -who i thought was really good in The Americans- gives (imv) an exaggerated, hackneyed performance. Whole thing is tryingLike someone else said: Madame Secretary, but i would suggest, worse, more cartoon-ish with poor writing. Keri Russel -who i thought was really good in The Americans- gives (imv) an exaggerated, hackneyed performance. Whole thing is trying too hard. Surprised it gets the praise it does. But glad others are enjoying it.… Expand

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tranemonkMay 28, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Started out well but got really stupid halfway through. Everyone except the husband and wife play idiots. Plot is either telegraphed way too much, completely unbelievable or can't be followed. It doesn't not need a second season.… Expand

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