NetflixThe Diplomat (2023)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.0
Overview
In the midst of an international crisis, a career diplomat lands in a high-profile job she’s unsuited for, with tectonic implications for her marriage and her political future.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Negative
Christianity: Positive
Islam: Positive
Overview
In the midst of an international crisis, a career diplomat lands in a high-profile job she’s unsuited for, with tectonic implications for her marriage and her political future.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The series presents a centrist and pragmatic view of U.S. foreign policy, emphasizing the complexities and moral ambiguities of international diplomacy while critiquing institutional flaws and celebrating individual resilience within the system.
The series features visible diversity in its cast, including women in leadership roles and actors from various racial and ethnic backgrounds, reflecting the multicultural nature of modern diplomacy. While it touches on challenges faced by leaders of color, the narrative does not explicitly critique traditional identities or make DEI themes overtly central to its framing.
Secondary
The Diplomat includes LGBTQ+ characters as part of its diverse ensemble, integrating them into professional narratives. However, the portrayal is significantly undermined by the use of the 'Bury Your Gays' trope for its main queer character and critiques of stereotypical representation, leading to a net negative impact despite intentions for inclusivity.
The show portrays Christianity through a character whose personal faith emphasizes love and character, presenting a nuanced and sympathetic individual perspective. While evangelical Christianity is a political backdrop, the narrative doesn't critique the faith negatively.
Islam is depicted within geopolitical contexts, including a vehicle-ramming attack targeting a Muslim family, which positions the audience to sympathize with victims of bigotry. The narrative explores complex U.S.-Iran relations without portraying Islam itself as inherently problematic.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The series is an original work of fiction, not an adaptation of existing source material or historical figures. No character had a pre-established canonical gender that was subsequently changed in the on-screen portrayal.
The show is an original production, and the provided character analysis indicates no pre-established canonical or historical race for any character that was subsequently changed in the on-screen portrayal. David Gyasi's casting is noted for diversity, but the character's race was not previously defined.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
8.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
8.0
7.5
Critic Ratings
9.0
7.5
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