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bif

(26,420 posts) Mon Oct 27, 2025, 02:15 PM Oct 27

Anybody watching season 3 of "The Diplomat"?

I watched the first two seasons so I figure I'll have to see what happens. I watched the first episode, which was petty good. The writing is decent as is the storyline. But I just find all the leading characters unlikable. There's just something irritating about all of them. They're so self serving and full of themselves. Anyone else feel this way?

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Anybody watching season 3 of "The Diplomat"? (Original Post) bif Oct 27 OP

Most of the characters ARE self-serving, just like most powerful people in real life. Attilatheblond Oct 27 #1

Well said. Watched it over 2 days and hope yorkster Oct 27 #4

I'm watching. I like Kerri Russel's character. Agree all Polly Hennessey Oct 27 #2

Me. pandr32 Oct 27 #3

I think that is the point IbogaProject Oct 27 #5

I like the show AZProgressive Oct 27 #6

Season three is my favorite season. SharonClark Oct 27 #7

Plus Keri Russell's hair bif Oct 28 #8

They mentioned it this season when one of her SS agents who is her decoy had really messy hair. beaglelover Oct 28 #9

Attilatheblond

(7,710 posts)

1. Most of the characters ARE self-serving, just like most powerful people in real life.

Reply to bif (Original post)

Mon Oct 27, 2025, 02:19 PM

Oct 27

Binged the whole season in a couple of days. There are surprises ahead for you, and characters who are good and working for what is right, but they have a climb. Keep watching, but we will be panting for season 4.

yorkster

(3,535 posts)

4. Well said. Watched it over 2 days and hope

Reply to Attilatheblond (Reply #1)

Mon Oct 27, 2025, 02:45 PM

Oct 27

the hell we don't have to wait a year for season 4. Quite the intriguing Season 3 finale.
It's like the old joke about not buying green bananas...so, hurray up kiddos, that conveyor belt ain't slowin' down and Chronos is in charge.

Polly Hennessey

(8,321 posts)

2. I'm watching. I like Kerri Russel's character. Agree all

Reply to bif (Original post)

Mon Oct 27, 2025, 02:21 PM

Oct 27

the characters are definitely self-serving and full of themselves (sounds strangely familiar). It’s a fun romp through the ‘hallowed’ halls of diplomacy. For me, it is pure entertainment.

pandr32

(13,609 posts)

3. Me.

Reply to bif (Original post)

Mon Oct 27, 2025, 02:29 PM

Oct 27

I looked forward to this new season and had enjoyed seeing the behind the scenes work that goes on with faces we rarely get to see, let alone know as people with their own lives and issues. The main characters' marriage was also interesting as they had different ambitions and styles yet came together because of their connection that seemed to thread through all the weaknesses, mistakes, and arguments. They also supported each other in their unconventional marriage and careers.
This season seems to want to show them as more shallow. They seem to be more exploitative, as well, using international issues to further their own objectives with little regard for others.

IbogaProject

(5,343 posts)

5. I think that is the point

Reply to bif (Original post)

Mon Oct 27, 2025, 04:02 PM

Oct 27

Way behind you having just seen two or three of season 1 so far. I dont like the characters but the story is engaging. I think that is the idea havimg troubled self-serving folks trying to do some good within such a challenging situation.

AZProgressive

(29,766 posts)

6. I like the show

Reply to bif (Original post)

Mon Oct 27, 2025, 07:59 PM

Oct 27

I like to pretend those 3 or 4 people are really in charge of the Western world unlike we have now. The main character seems both idealistic and compromised by the institution she works for. Very different than the kind of character she portrayed in The Americans though it is a similar kind of role. The only one I don't really trust is Hal and there is a major cliffhanger at the end of season 3 so can't wait for season 4 to come out.