The Diplomat

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The scene where Hal was swimming with Dennison's sister and tells her his equipment only works with his wife ("Go ahead, touch it, you'll see") was pretty wacky. He appeared to find her very attractive, I guess I've just never heard of this version of ED before.

That was a bizarre scene. Why is he cheating on his wife if he loves her and is so attracted to her? It makes no sense.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The scene where Hal was swimming with Dennison's sister and tells her his equipment only works with his wife ("Go ahead, touch it, you'll see") was pretty wacky. He appeared to find her very attractive, I guess I've just never heard of this version of ED before.

The opposite is common (men whose problems are solved with a new partner).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The scene where Hal was swimming with Dennison's sister and tells her his equipment only works with his wife ("Go ahead, touch it, you'll see") was pretty wacky. He appeared to find her very attractive, I guess I've just never heard of this version of ED before.

That was a bizarre scene. Why is he cheating on his wife if he loves her and is so attracted to her? It makes no sense.

I think at that point, they were trying to show that he had no role/purpose (kind of like the sister). They just drowned their sorrows in each other because they had nothing of substance to do (despite their talents/potential). They could both relate to feeling superfluous.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:You women commenting are the worst. What a bunch of misogynists you all are judging a woman on her looks not her talent!

Horrible horrible commenters you are.

We are commenting on a tv show that cast a gorgeous woman who is literally known for her hair as an ugly duckling “in need of a haircut” as the plot line with styling with greasy unbrushed hair, no makeup, and multiple scenes where they fixate on her armpits and smell.

We are not commenting on a real person.

Geez.

You’re such a dork with your “power move” fantasies. Let the people from State and…everyone else take over. Go hit that Nordie’s sale rack for your next #realbosswitch shift with the tummy control panel, our secret.

So people from State who are married to high-power ambassadors are too clueless to wash and brush their and they pitch a literal fit when confronted with an event that warrants dressing up and/or interacting with people?

Riiiiiiiiiiggghhhhttttt.

Here’s the thing about DC: most of us know people in these positions IRL. These people absolutely know how to behave. Nobody is showing up to a meeting in London with unwashed hair or dirty clothes.

There’s no need to compare Keri’s character to lower level people at State in other posts.

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I just now finished this show and couldn’t agree more. There’s nothing wrong with a female protagonist who isn’t interested in fashion or dressing up. However, Kate’s character was waaaaaay over the top in this way. The tantrum/sulking during the photo shoot? Seriously? The constantly messy/greasy hair? As a former ambassador’s wife, there is no way she wouldn’t understand the importance of presentation, even if she’s a serious policy wonk too. The writers/director really misfired with this part of her personality. And Keri Russell is an executive producer, so I have to blame her somewhat too!

Hal is the most annoying character, I kind of hope he won’t be back. Talk about constantly sabotaging her - what an ego.

Totally disagree... I would prefer it if the show were based on his character. I want to know all of their backstory, and why he is willing to put up with her.

[Anonymous]

Why HE is willing to put up with HER? He undermines her every move. I can't believe she's stuck with him as long as she has. He's a craven opportunist who is clearly gunning for Sec. State.

[Anonymous]

Please let them wash Keri's hair and cut it if there is to be a second season. Or put it in a ponytail. Is that too much to ask?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You women commenting are the worst. What a bunch of misogynists you all are judging a woman on her looks not her talent!

Horrible horrible commenters you are.

We are commenting on a tv show that cast a gorgeous woman who is literally known for her hair as an ugly duckling “in need of a haircut” as the plot line with styling with greasy unbrushed hair, no makeup, and multiple scenes where they fixate on her armpits and smell.

We are not commenting on a real person.

Geez.

You’re such a dork with your “power move” fantasies. Let the people from State and…everyone else take over. Go hit that Nordie’s sale rack for your next #realbosswitch shift with the tummy control panel, our secret.

So people from State who are married to high-power ambassadors are too clueless to wash and brush their and they pitch a literal fit when confronted with an event that warrants dressing up and/or interacting with people?

Riiiiiiiiiiggghhhhttttt.

Here’s the thing about DC: most of us know people in these positions IRL. These people absolutely know how to behave. Nobody is showing up to a meeting in London with unwashed hair or dirty clothes.

There’s no need to compare Keri’s character to lower level people at State in other posts.

+100
I just now finished this show and couldn’t agree more. There’s nothing wrong with a female protagonist who isn’t interested in fashion or dressing up. However, Kate’s character was waaaaaay over the top in this way. The tantrum/sulking during the photo shoot? Seriously? The constantly messy/greasy hair? As a former ambassador’s wife, there is no way she wouldn’t understand the importance of presentation, even if she’s a serious policy wonk too. The writers/director really misfired with this part of her personality. And Keri Russell is an executive producer, so I have to blame her somewhat too!

Hal is the most annoying character, I kind of hope he won’t be back. Talk about constantly sabotaging her - what an ego.

Totally disagree... I would prefer it if the show were based on his character. I want to know all of their backstory, and why he is willing to put up with her.

I agree with you. I wouldn't even still be watching if it wasn't for the character Hal. I also like Saul's brother as the president.

[Anonymous]

Kerri is looking anorexic these days.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The scene where Hal was swimming with Dennison's sister and tells her his equipment only works with his wife ("Go ahead, touch it, you'll see") was pretty wacky. He appeared to find her very attractive, I guess I've just never heard of this version of ED before.

The opposite is common (men whose problems are solved with a new partner).

dh. Agreed. Hal's story makes no sense at all.

[Anonymous]

I saw the preview and expected her to look horrific based on this thread, but she’s still beautiful. Keri Russell is incapable of looking homely.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I saw the preview and expected her to look horrific based on this thread, but she’s still beautiful. Keri Russell is incapable of looking homely.

+1. Don’t see greasy hair. Maybe a bad cut and lack of style but def not greasy.

Her every day looks:

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Kerri is looking anorexic these days.

Wrong. She’s thin and always has been. So sick of the thin-shamers.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Kerri is looking anorexic these days.

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This is so inappropriate. She is tiny and thin, naturally. She’s just a very small person with a small frame.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Kerri is looking anorexic these days.

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This is so inappropriate. She is tiny and thin, naturally. She’s just a very small person with a small frame.

I have met her IRL and can confirm she is TINY. Bird-boned and just itty bitty. I think that can be hard on women as they age and lose collagen and elasticity.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Kerri is looking anorexic these days.

Wrong. She’s thin and always has been. So sick of the thin-shamers.

It’s cope considering the blimps that are all over dc