8.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Diplomat (2023)
The Diplomat (2023)
Overview
Amid an international crisis, a US diplomat contends with her high-profile job as ambassador to the UK and her strained marriage to a political star.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixRating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Negative
Christianity: Positive
Islam: Positive
Viewer Rating
8.1
Overview
Amid an international crisis, a US diplomat contends with her high-profile job as ambassador to the UK and her strained marriage to a political star.
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 TV show The Diplomat (2023) does not include transsexual characters or themes as a significant part of its storyline or character ensemble. While it features LGBTQ+ representation, particularly gay characters, there is no depiction of trans identities.
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
User Ratings
8.0
7.5
Critic Ratings
9.2
7.7
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