The Diplomat - Netflix

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S2 is out, I had no idea it was only 6 episodes, I got to the end of S2E6 and... !!

Allison Janney is so good, hits on all the West Wing nostalgia and kills it as VP.
 

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So you all will LOVE this. Me & the wife were watching TV last night. She asks me about this specific show & says Keri Russel is in it. I told her I don't remember the show and I have no idea who Keri Russel is.

I'm the asshole that MADE this thread.

In my defense , in June of that year It turned out I had a brain tumor and a lot of my memories are fucked up but still have a laugh at my expense. I read my review of the show to my wife a few minutes ago when I checked this thread. LOL
 
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Show is excellent, binged all of S2 today.. First show I've wanted to binge in ages...
 

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I was pondering this one. Given the positive vibe on the boards, I might have to try this one now. I loved West Wing..so..
 

Kajiimagi

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So um I watched some of season 1 this morning (again I guess) I still don't remember it but I do see why I made the thread and recommended it. LOL
 
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I enjoyed this. The two main characters have good chemistry. The story is compelling. I was glad season 2 was out as they left a strong cliffhanger at the end of season one. Cliffhanger for season 2 was fine.
 
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Kajiimagi

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Rewatched all of Season 1, finished this morning in lieu of what I was supposed to be doing. Really enjoyed the story and the cliffhanger. I sincerely did not remember even 1 part of this show. Now it's making me wonder if the tumor was fucking with my memory for a while.
 
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Wife and I watched recently. As others have said, it's bingeworthy. Lots of talk about Keri Russel (Rightly so) but Rufus Sewell is top notch.

I was kinda eye rolling the whatever the fuck girl playing a boy character (Ronnie) but then they blew her ass up and I was "damn they actually killed her, alright".

Cast is pretty solid all around. CIA chick, the foreign Minister and PM, most everyone is enjoyable to watch on screen.
 
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Wife and I watched recently. As others have said, it's bingeworthy. Lots of talk about Keri Russel (Rightly so) but Rufus Sewell is top notch.

Cast is pretty solid all around. CIA chick, the foreign Minister and PM, most everyone is enjoyable to watch on screen.
Sewel made Man in the High Castle. If he’s in something, I’ll give it a shot.
 
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Kajiimagi

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Just finished last of season 2. Kinda eye rolled the end but I guess they needed an ending. Looking forward to season 3. And hell, I might even remember it this time.
 

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Does this show ever pick up? Two episodes in and it's just about "ok". Some interesting dialogue, but nothing really compelling so far.
 

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Does this show ever pick up? Two episodes in and it's just about "ok". Some interesting dialogue, but nothing really compelling so far.
I enjoyed the writing quite a bit. It was refreshing compared to the garbage currently being produced. Some of the acting was quite good as well. It does take time to build to something.
 

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I enjoyed the writing quite a bit. It was refreshing compared to the garbage currently being produced. Some of the acting was quite good as well. It does take time to build to something.
It does take a bit to feel like it's moving along, and even then it definitely has a bit more of a 'deliberate' pacing. In S2 and what I recall of S1, there's a weird sort of slow and fast feel
 
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It does take a bit to feel like it's moving along, and even then it definitely has a bit more of a 'deliberate' pacing. In S2 and what I recall of S1, there's a weird sort of slow and fast feel
It works for me as the show has plenty of twists and they don't rush through them.
 
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Yeah, knowing nothing of this show I gave it shot based on this forum.

Not bad, good acting. Season 1 was more interesting than season 2 in my opinion.

Not a bad show, worth a look for sure.

Thanks for the recommend.
 
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