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Hola amigos, buenas vibras para todos.
**Hello friends, good vibes to all.
What is behind all the decisions that governments make, how are those decisions made, and above all, who makes them? - All these answers are answered in this new Netflix production which shows us what is the face of being one of the most important people in a country. Generally this type of political thrillers call my attention because despite being fiction much of what is seen in them have some degree of veracity and that this particular one is surprisingly updated with all the geopolitical conflicts that plague the world right now; clear that for all this to fit it has to be incredibly acted and fortunately this one must say that this is the case.
Netflix recently came out with The Night Agent, a story that touches on important political issues but brought to pure and hard action, that is, from a conspiracy and espionage point of view. This one doesn't have so much action but everything is taken from the perspective of diplomacy, how relationships are built, how information is handled and how it is communicated to the people of interest. The reality is that both series are sisters in substance more than in form and that seems to be a bet by Netflix that in my opinion worked out pretty well because I liked both series a lot. So well, let's talk a little about this very entertaining and interesting series.
This is the story of Kate Wyler (Keri Russell) a very experienced diplomat who is used to positions that involve dealing with major international crises. This time she finds herself in the UK in a position she is not at all comfortable in but it is one that has been decided from on high which will test all her skills of persuasion and geopolitics that have gotten her so far. It happens that there was an attack on a British ship which will unleash a major global crisis because it is not well known who was responsible for this act which will lead Kate to make use of the dreaded diplomacy to find out and collect all possible information.
In addition to all this, her marriage to Hal Wyler (Rufus Sewell), a politician with a lot of name and recognition both nationally and internationally, is going through a somewhat stormy moment. There are many things that she will have to deal with during her stay in Great Britain and she will have to do it well because her career, her marriage and that in the future a war does not break out between countries of which the information will be coming out throughout the chapters. In spite of the fact that not a single shot is fired in the series, the level of tension, the hook and the intrigue is at its maximum. To better understand it is like witnessing a great global chess game where politicians are the kings, queens or pawns, as the case may be.
As I said, this is a series that for me is based on two things: communication and relationship building. Communication because it is incredible how a message, a way of dressing, a word badly or well said, a gesture and even a look can be so important in this world where if those details are not taken care of the consequences can be chaotic. I have always thought that diplomacy does not work much because it is one that is surrounded by interests and is generally lukewarm when it comes to wanting to "get tough" but it is efficient communication and a well delivered message that can make the difference. Hal says it in one of his dialogues: "Diplomacy is useless until it works"... I think it's a phrase that sums up very well what this series is all about.
And the second is given by the construction of relationships. This goes a little hand in hand with the first, and if there is a relationship, no matter how insignificant it may be, there will be no possibility of achieving anything at all. Kate and especially Hal teach us that it is vital to talk to everyone, to have all fronts covered and open for a possible solution to conflicts. This also applies to their marriage, it is one that falls apart but because there are certain interests they are always looking for a way to make it work even if sometimes it seems otherwise. It could be said that they are a toxic relationship from which they both get a lot of benefit.
More generally speaking, it is a series where we will see the full functioning of the CIA, the White House, Presidents, Prime Ministers, ambassadors, advisors, etc. It is fascinating to see, even in a fictitious way, how all these people move for the sake of a single goal: to avoid a conflict. It is also true that there is a lot of manipulation of personal interests, in the end politics is dirty and treacherous and this does not escape this story either. The conspiracy is an ingredient that will always be present in every conversation and that is something that gives a more interesting touch to the whole context of the situation that is being lived. The end of this series is spectacular and a bit without words, it contains more or less everything I have said, luckily we already know that we will have a second season.
The characters are the best of all. Keri Russell is amazing, the famous Felicity but who I also saw her in The Americans and Cocaine Bear. Her role is the main one but she embroiders it in a masterful way, she has a very particular way of being because she likes things to be her way, the impositions do not go with her and she has a slight sense of humor that she uses as a valve to release pressure. She is tough, strong-willed and even if she is hesitant or doesn't quite know it, she is prepared for whatever comes her way. I really enjoyed watching her perform, everything with her is light and easy on the eyes. For his part Rufus Sewell, her husband, is also a great character. Very sharp, calculating, intelligent and above all he always seems to get what he wants.
A great series that Netflix is betting on with its continuity. I give it a 9/10. I liked it a lot and it is the proof that a well done story, with top performances and political situations that we all know is enough to captivate and engage the viewer. I recommend it to everyone because it is really worth it, it is not to be missed. There are 8 episodes of approximately 50 minutes. Here is the trailer.
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Bueno mi gente por hoy es todo, espero que les hay gustado. ¡Un abrazo a todos, nos vemos en la próxima!
***Well my people that's all for today, I hope you liked it. ¡A hug to all of you, see you next time!