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San Diego radio vet Craig Elsten is joined each week by a rotating cast of top voices to talk about streaming TV, current and past shows, and much more. Each week is a different show and co-host.
#258: The Diplomat Season 3 Full Review (Non-Spoiler and Spoiler)
Crossing Streams
1 hour 4 minutes
3 weeks ago
#258: The Diplomat Season 3 Full Review (Non-Spoiler and Spoiler)
Craig Elsten is joined by one of the patrons from the Padres Hot Tub discord, Oliver the Baseball Nihilist, to discuss a series near and dear to both of their hearts, The Diplomat on Netflix. In the non-spoiler zone of the show, the hosts discuss why they like The Diplomat and what makes it such a compelling watch. In the spoiler zone, the guys go all the way in on the big moments of the third season, the wild plot twists in the finale, and what it means for a season four.
SHOW NOTES/TIMES
:30 Intro, welcome Oliver, housekeeping NON-SPOILER ZONE 3:30 why do we like The Diplomat generally? 8:00 Keri Russell keeps bringing you back 9:45 the show reflects a different era of politics 12:30 Would The Diplomat be better served by a weekly release instead of binge schedule? 16:15 a very strong bench of supporting characters SPOILER ZONE 18:55 amazing political drama in season three, but the romance wasn’t as strong 22:30 episode six, our favorite of the season 25:30 did The Diplomat try to cram too much plot into season three? 30:00 the big season finale twist between Kate and Hal, was it earned? 35:00 Rufus Sewell had an amazing season 44:00 in praise of Rory Kinnear as Trowbridge 47:45 do we buy all of Kate’s decisions this season? 52:30 how can The Diplomat keep Kate in London for a fourth season? 56:30 What We’re Watching
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Crossing Streams
San Diego radio vet Craig Elsten is joined each week by a rotating cast of top voices to talk about streaming TV, current and past shows, and much more. Each week is a different show and co-host.
