An Intriguing Page-turner - The Diplomat
The Diplomat is based on the life of career diplomat, Kate Wyler, portrayed by Keri Russell, amidst an impending international crisis in a top job that she is ill-suited for. This new job demystifies diplomatic relations and undermines her marriage, impacts her political future in a defining way.
The story combines political intrigue, which is at the core of The Diplomat, marriage, and betrayal at the same level. The mood oscillates between suspense and pathos; thus the realistic scenarios of the struggling participants of the personal-professional life conflict within the political environment are revealed. As for me the show vividly explains the principles of political power play and the impression is rather profound.
Keri Russell has done a perfect acting job for the role of Kate Wyler and she has introduced another facet of this character. Her co-stars Rufus Sewell, David Gyasi, and Ali Ahn do a laudable job and hence the cast feels well balanced and real. Complicated relations between different characters contribute to the highly developed plot enacted in the show.
The political thrillers are well-directed by Alex Graves, Andrew Bernstein, and Simon Cellan Jones. The two directors also have their own approach that makes the movie is never dull while the story is exciting. Their work gives this series the opportunity to add that sense of suspense and ‘shiver your timbers’ reality.
They do a splendid job of filming The Diplomat and depicting the raw side of international politics. It is easy to follow the show thru visual schemes and get fully wrapped into plot while the creator unfurls it layer by layer while keeping cinematic aesthetics in mind.
Production design conveys the severity and magnificence of political environments and barrenness, in creating an environment that is very real to any one who is a part of the politics. The fact that there is so much detail makes the setting more realistic and develops the milieu of the characters’ activity.
As for special effects, in The Diplomat they are used in moderation but to great effect, as criticism of some films can be which are overloaded with extras. Thus, semiological effects do not distract from the narrative’s value as a collection of interesting and exciting stories and character-building experiences, which is great.
The editing of The Diplomat is beneficial in maintaining the fast pace as felt in the series. It successfully combines a number of plots which may confuse a viewer but lead himher through its complexity without getting lost.
Timing in The Diplomat is well thought out, in order to keep audiences hooked on the show. Subplots are set and developed rather well, with drama being gradually cranked up and more focus places on the characters’ transformation, which is quite engaging.
The dialog in The Diplomat is smart and sophisticated, it gives the overall impression of political intrigue. Debora Cahn, Anna Hagen and Mia Chung are the writers of the show and they have been vigorous in creating characters with appropriate voice and humor to make the show as real as possible.
Overall, The Diplomat retains many strengths with players: yet there are some more complications of politics that may be difficult for some viewers watching. But if one can get to these very complex dynamics, then they say it is a very enriching, stimulating process.
In conclusion, The Diplomat is a compelling political suspense film that succeed at maintaining the suspense, characters and the plot. It is a very well thought out production that ‘humanises’ diplomacy, leaving a lasting impression on all its viewers, that is why it should not be missed!
