13/25
Britain allowed filming in the Foreign Secretary’s office, something that is rarely given credit for any film or movie production, especially an American one
Narrative
In the midst of an international crisis, career diplomat Kate Wyler finds herself in a high-level job for which she is unsuitable, which affects her marriage and political future. The producers convinced both the Americans and the Americans; The British government allowed them to use real sets as filming locations for the series, including the brand new American Embassy (Nine Elms), opened in 2018.
Presented at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards (2024)
One inaccessible location was Winfield House, the current residence of the American ambassador. Although it is accurately described as occupying the largest habitable plot (11 acres) in London outside of Buckingham Palace, the producers used a country house outside the city for filming purposes.
It’s really original, it’s never been done before
). As hard as it may be to believe, this series is also “fresh”.
It’s also a bit refreshing because it’s not dominated by the kind of paranoia that plagues Australians and others
Something else big happens halfway through the first episode, and somehow the creators of this drama managed to convince the people making the trailers not to include it or even hint at it. I’m only halfway through the second episode, but I can already tell that this is unlike any other spy/thriller series or book out there.
The acting is very, very believable
The writing is slick; the plot and dialogue flow seamlessly.