The Diplomat (Netflix): a captivating political thriller with a Keri Russell like you’ve never seen her before

Netflix is ​​launching a new political thriller this Thursday, April 20, The diplomat, worn by Keri Russell and Rufus Sewell. Is this series worth watching?

This Thursday, April 20, Netflix offers its subscribers a brand new political series, The diplomat. Driven by Keri Russell (The Americans) et Rufus Sewell (Victoria, Kaleidoscope…), the first season of this series has eight episodes. In the rest of the cast, you will also find David Gyasi, Rory Kinnear, Ato Essandoh, Ali Ahn, Adam Silver, Jon Moore, Michael McKean, or even Penny Downie. Is this new American-British fiction worth the detour?

The diplomat (Netflix): what is the series with Keri Russell about?

The Netflix series The diplomat opens with the explosion of a military plane on a British aircraft carrier in the open sea, off the Iranian side. This will lead to a high-tension investigation to find out who trapped the plane and what the diplomatic consequences of this attack will be. As she prepares to leave for a post in Kabul, Afghanistan, Kate Wyler (Keri Russell) receives a call summoning her to the White House. The one who was Number 2 in the diplomatic field until now, finds herself propelled to the place of ambassador of the United States in London. Her husband Hal (Rufus Sewell), himself an experienced ambassador, accompanies her in this new mission.

The diplomat (Netflix): Should You Watch This Political Thriller?

A determined and efficient woman in her work, Keri Russell was already so in her role as a spy in the midst of the Cold War in The Americans. Always very convincing, the 47-year-old actress again interprets a character with a strong character, but this time, she moves away from her natural elegance to breathe a more abrupt and direct aspect into Kate Wyler. The latter is a woman in the field who hates to lend herself to the game of appearances. But will she be able to remain faithful to her convictions by accepting this new mission? At the same time, she must also manage a couple crisis with her husband. This captivating, fast-paced tale manages quite well to expose the diplomatic as well as personal issues that Kate faces. Despite some clichés and shortcuts, The diplomat relies on a solid plot and protagonists, and proves to be quality entertainment. Go there without hesitation!