THE DIPLOMAT puts a satisfying twist on the standard anthology format by serving up a fascinating quartet of characters who work at the British Consulate in Barcelona in an ongoing narrative. Led by Sophie Rundle who delivers an expert and enchanting performance and many unforgettable scenes in her role as chief Consul, Laura Simmonds. Her side-kick Serena Manteghi is also outstanding with terrific comedic instincts adding lots of spice to the office dialogue exchanges. Strong story lines involving the Dutch and Spanish crime syndicates and the UK's spy network plus a sharply written romantic subplot. This is a superbly written series that takes on important topics with great sensitivity and balance. Binge it or watch it over and over. So good you will fall in love with these characters and their stories. *To correct a comment made in one of these reviews, the series was not written by a woman but by the creator, Ben Richards.
Review of The Diplomat
The Diplomat
(I) (2023)
Brilliantly acted anthology format series with a recurring main storyline
6 March 2023