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'Modern day West Wing': Fans are in awe of Keri Russell's new political drama 'The Diplomat'

Keri Russell's new Netflix series 'The Diplomat' is now on Netflix and already getting rave reviews from fans

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Keri Russell’s new political drama ‘The Diplomat’ has finally made its way to Netflix and chronicles the journey of a US diplomat trying to diffuse problems between three nations. The series primarily focuses on a diplomat named Kate Wyler (Russell) who is given a task to decrease the problems between three nations so that a war can be avoided. Wyler has a lot of experience in the crisis zone and was set to go to Kabul. However, the President of the United States calls her and tells her to go to the UK as the new Ambassador after a British warship gets attacked by a group of unknown mercenaries.

Things go downhill when she finds herself tangled in a conspiracy that threatens war between three nations. On the other hand, she is also trying to save a failed marriage to her beloved husband, Hal (Rufus Sewell). The Netflix series has garnered positive reviews from critics across the globe and is still trending on Twitter. Many social media users are impressed with the show’s portrayal of international diplomacy and relations, with some suggesting that it is one of the shows that get everything right.

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Some fans call it a 'modern day West Wing'

One of the fans wrote, “The Diplomat, new on Netflix. 1st episode starts a bit all over the place but by the end settles into an entertaining rhythm. Great cast. Hooked me already. As the reviews have said, a modern-day West Wing quality drama.” Another social media user wrote, “The Diplomat’s writing is sharp as hell. Bravo to Debora Cahn and company.” Another fan noted, “Watching ‘The Diplomat’. Fantastic! It's like West Wing, Madam Secretary, Covert Affairs, & House of Cards all in one anchored in a powerhouse of a female lead. Keri Russell is perfection.”

“The Diplomat could be the smartest thing I've seen on Netflix. West Wing for grown-ups (i.e. minus the self-satisfaction with its own cleverness, the centrist jingoism, the American exceptionalism) — alternately, Le Carre with a functioning libido. Strong writing, invested cast,” wrote another fan. “The Diplomat on Netflix is a terrific show, at the end of the season I was on the edge of my seat,” wrote another social media user. “Oh my God. The Diplomat on Netflix is soooo good. Fantastic pace towards a nail-biting cliff hanger finale. Can't wait for season 2. Wonder if this was what Night Agent was aiming for if it wasn’t so daft,” tweeted another social media user.

As of writing this piece, ‘The Diplomat’ holds a rating of 89% on the review site Rotten Tomatoes.

Who stars in 'The Diplomat'?

Other actors in the series include Rufus Sewell, Ali Ahn, David Gyasi, Ato Essandoh, Rory Kinnear, and Miguel Sandoval in pivotal roles.

‘The Diplomat’ is currently streaming on Netflix.