As a seasoned observer of political intrigue and a connoisseur of tea and scones (though I must admit, the latter more than the former), let me share my thoughts on this captivating narrative unfolding before our eyes.
Indeed, it seems like you didn’t anticipate Lydia Trowbridge regaining her influential position alongside her husband Nicol, as Margaret Roylin’s role as his unofficial advisor has come to an end. Is there another significant event happening in this episode, or is the plot revolving around decisions being made and remade, with new information emerging and shifting alliances?
In a twist of events, with Roylin detained by the CIA and all, Trowbridge finds himself in a precarious situation, relying on Lydia’s calmer judgment. The importance of this choice is as significant as the climactic turn in the episode. Despite recognizing his good fortune, Trowbridge resents Lydia’s advice for him to step down to preserve the integrity of the Lenkovian influence investigation within his government. True to form, he behaves like a preschooler with a rich vocabulary but poor emotional control. They eventually concur that Dennison’s viewpoint is vital, leading to a private discussion about the government’s future and the probe. To everyone’s surprise, Trowbridge (eventually, after much persuasion) agrees that Nicol should resign. He can still offer advice, but he cannot be the one steering the ship of state, and the investigation must commence swiftly. It’s worth mentioning for international viewers that if Trowbridge steps down as prime minister, he wouldn’t necessarily leave parliament. He would likely retain his seat in the House of Commons representing the constituency that elected him.
The obstinate, cranky infant, as advised by his cherished ones, reluctantly ponders the notion of resignation. With a huff, he exits, leaving Lydia and Dennison to exchange a weary sigh. These two have quite a challenging task ahead. I’m not fond of Trowbridge’s tactic of wrapping up awkward discussions by spewing an abundance of words at everyone present, but his verbal outbursts do reveal a hint of the individual who might have preferred delving into Russian Romanticism instead of politics (apparently coerced by his mother. Nicol Trowbridge seems to embody quite a bit of Freudian complexity). He pledges, yet ultimately fails, to share his intentions with his MI5 contact, Tom, in an attempt to initiate change today. However, this sensitive matter may not tolerate Trowbridge’s reluctance to admit shame for too long. Dennison can perhaps try to coax him into addressing it again tomorrow, if you will?
In my perspective, as I ponder whether to relinquish my influential position, there seems to be a parallel discussion happening at Winfield. After Hal’s disclosure about Grace Penn suggesting the Lenkov Group’s hiring to Roylin, he and Kate engage in somewhat careless criticism of Scotland (which I believe is unwise). Eventually, Kate suggests that Penn should resign and she might take on the role of vice-president. Given their lived experiences during the Cold War and their awareness of modern international concerns about Russia’s nuclear capabilities, it’s astonishing that they haven’t linked these events, which are more like glaring red alarms than subtle hints. It appears they believe this is solely about Scottish independence and the potential threats to Western democracy that come with it. We’ll explore this further at an appropriate time.
Finally, Stuart’s long-awaited day of celebration has arrived! To show consideration for the numerous VP staff members in the building, they decide to forego an exuberant greeting and instead prepare themselves, whether a formal offer comes swiftly or never. They are unaware of Penn’s resignation timetable, but Stuart now has Kate’s approval to take whatever necessary steps to enhance this situation.
Without Trowbridge attempting to alleviate his guilt by pushing President Rayburn to make Penn the U.S. nuclear advisor, everything might have gone smoothly. It appears he’s unaware of Penn and Roylin, while Billie claims she can withdraw this decision. Stuart prevents Trowbridge from mentioning it in his pre-dinner speech, but Penn suspects Kate’s involvement, leading to her revealing crucial information and delivering a remarkable lecture on Russian nuclear armament. This lecture, second only to the episode’s most dramatic scene, showcases Penn’s political acumen and deep understanding of the subject. Interestingly, Roylin or Doud hadn’t discussed the significant role of Creegan, the U.K.’s sole nuclear base and the only European location where U.S. nuclear submarines can dock. However, Penn’s explanation of Creegan’s strategic importance seems to justify Trowbridge’s claim that she is exceptionally qualified for the U.S. nuclear advisor role.
she believes the planned attack posed minimal risk to human life and accepts the burden of the deaths of 43 people, but she still thinks this tragedy is justified if it averts a catastrophic attack that could kill tens or even millions. Penn’s final remark suggesting Kate focus on her own work implies that Penn not only wants to secure opportunities for a more influential global role than the vice-presidency, but also believes Kate is struggling as an ambassador. Since she considers Kate inadequate for the position, she doesn’t concern herself with Kate’s opinions about disqualifying actions.
Kate seems to be uncertain or perhaps even unconvinced about pursuing the role of VP again. She’s a bit shaken by this and is reconsidering her decision. Suspicious of Hal’s intentions in encouraging her, Kate prefers Penn to remain as VP, and moreover, as the U.S. nuclear czar. Instead, she feels he should not be punished. Hal advises Kate to inform Ganon about the situation, which is reasonable given that Roylin mentioned this would be a responsibility for both Kate and Eidra. If Kate had learned about Penn’s advice to Roylin earlier, she would have reported it immediately.
Hal’s choice to deviate from the planned course, a move that by now should have been anticipated – instead of zagging, he zigged – ultimately resulted in Rayburn’s tragic heart attack, thereby making Grace Penn the President of the United States. In response, twenty Secret Service agents swiftly formed two protective formations and sprinted towards her, crossing the Winfield lawn at a rapid pace.
Moments ago, Kate was struggling to persuade Penn that she wasn’t planning to reveal his involvement in the Lenkov debacle or pursuing the VP position. (Her giveaway: though she might be wearing an old suit, her hairstyle still screams ‘vice president’!) Now, Penn has ascended to the presidency while Kate remains ambassador for now but finds herself without Dennison as a supporter; Trowbridge continues as Prime Minister, with his covert investigation into government conspiracy yet to start; no one in the government is aware of Penn’s connection to the assault on HMS Courageous. The situation is chaotic, and the special alliance between the U.S. and U.K. may be stretched to its limits like never before. Bring on season three!
Tea, Scones, and Intrigue
As for “The Diplomat“‘s third season, here are some hopes I have so far: I’d love to see more interactions between Austin Dennison, Nicol, and Lydia Trowbridge – they all offer such an intriguing examination in contrasts; perhaps Stuart could find a location outside of work to discuss personal matters with Eidra, or better yet, let go of that entirely now that they’ve split up, their relationship has become quite farcical; and I’d also enjoy more humorous nicknames for Kate from Penn’s collection.
Could you kindly ask Netflix to share a compilation of Keri Russell’s uses of the word “fuck” on YouTube as well? It’s quite entertaining to observe an actor really utilizing one of the English language’s most multifaceted words in their performances.
Let me shift gears a bit and discuss the dramatic end of Dennison’s partnership with Kate from a more thoughtful, analytical perspective. It seems to me that his actions are largely influenced by his desire to capitalize on this new Roylin-absent administration and his recognition of Kate’s inherently messy nature. He has abandoned his prior plan to oust Trowbridge, but the authenticity of this change is questionable. While he may genuinely mean it, his reasoning that without Roylin, Trowbridge will be safe from further wrongdoings is shaky at best (and I sincerely hope it doesn’t descend into a complete mess like poor Merritt Grove did).
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