22/40
The producers convinced both the American & British governments to allow them to use real-life locations as filming locations for the series, including the still-newly opened American Embassy (at Nine Elms) in 2018
Scenario
In the midst of an international crisis, Kate Wyler, a career diplomat, is given a high-profile job she is ill-suited for, with tectonic implications for her marriage and political future.
The only location that was unavailable was Winfield House, the actual residence of the American ambassador
Britain allowed filming inside the Foreign Secretary’s office, a rare honor for any film or film production, especially an American one.
Presented at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards (2024)
Although accurately described as occupying the largest plot of residential land (11 acres) in London outside of Buckingham Palace, the producers used a country house outside the city for filming purposes.
I would happily sit and watch 8 more episodes
This was so good that I watched all 8 episodes and started screaming at the TV in frustration when the last one ended.
One of those rare gems where every character in a quality cast has a well-developed personality, where every plot, even the most complex, is relatable
This is original, clever, and really, really well done.~~~~ That’s all I want to say, but it seems like I have to type 600 characters, which seems like a lot this late at night, especially after 8 hours of solid, beautiful television when I really want to go and get some sleep.
