If the underside of diplomatic negotiations and the corridors of power fascinate you, you are certainly fond of political fiction. In this case, the series The Diplomat (The Diplomat in VF), season 2 of which landed on Netflix on October 31 – after a wait of more than a year, unbearable in the eyes of fans –, should please you. The plot, whose pace is quite sustained, immerses viewers in the daily life of Kate Wyler (portrayed by American actress Keri Russell), propelled to the post of ambassador of the United States in London when an international crisis arises, then that she was preparing to take a post in Kabul, Afghanistan. Very quickly, this woman in the field will have to face certain professional and personal issues which will put her convictions to the test. The show has already won a number of subscribers on the streaming platform. Proof of this is that it appears in 4th place in the Top 10 this Saturday, November 2, making a sensational debut.
The Diplomat (Netflix): who is the cast for season 2 of this hit series?
Sur IMDb, The Diplomat received the very honorable rating of 8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes, rave reviews are above 90%, proof of the success of this gripping thriller created by Debora Cahn. In the cast of season 2, which has six episodes, we find Keri Russell (Felicity) et Rufus Sewell (Dark City, The Legend of Zorro, The Holiday), in the role of Hal Wyler. Also present are David Gyasi (who plays Austin Dennison, the British foreign minister) and Allison Janney (who plays Grace Penn, the vice-president). But also Rory Kinnear, who plays the English Prime Minister Nicol Trowbridge. The latter is known to the general public for his role in the James Bond films. Quantum of Solace, Heavy rain, Spectre et Dying can waitas well as in Men.
The Diplomat (Netflix): what did viewers think of this political series?
The series The Diplomat seems to leave no one indifferent. On Allociné, the comments written by viewers are mainly positive. “The pace is fast-paced, it's very well written, the settings are neat, the image is impeccable. Excellent series. I'm impatiently waiting for the sequel”details one of them. “Good acting, intelligent dialogue, lots of references to politicians from the USA and the UK. In short, a series that can be watched with relish”greets a second. And a third to add: “Very good political thriller with convincing and endearing actors.” All that remains is to watch it to form an opinion… before the release of season 3.
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