35/50
Embassy (in Nine Elms), which opened in 2018
Plot
In the midst of an international crisis, career diplomat Kate Wyler lands a high-profile job she is ill-suited for, with tectonic effects on her marriage and political future. Producers won over both the American and the British governments, allowing them to use real-life sets as filming locations for the series, including the fledgling U.S. Britain permitted filming in the Foreign Secretary’s office, a schedule rarely granted.
Honor for any film or film production, especially an American one
The only unavailable location was Winfield House, the current residence of the U.S. Ambassador. Although accurately described as being the largest residential property (11 acres) in London next to Buckingham Palace, producers used a country house outside the city for filming.
Presented at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards (2024)
). I have to admit, I wasn’t planning on watching The Diplomat but after hearing so many great things about it and reading all the great reviews, I thought I’d give it a try. I’m so glad I did because it was great.
I was hooked from the first episode
I’m actually surprised at how much I enjoyed it. Even though Keri Russell was great in The Americans, I thought this was more about the writing than her acting so I wasn’t really sure if she and Rufus Sewell could carry a series as leads but they do, they’re both fantastic here. The chemistry between the two is what makes this show so good.