Debora Cahn said killing off Dennison in 'The Diplomat' was meant to shake up the show's political world and force the characters to deal with a new reality. She also explained why a Trowbridge episode was told from his point of view and how Jodie Whittaker was cast.
01Summary
- 01Debora Cahn said the decision to kill off Dennison was “terrible” but necessary for the story.
- 02She said filming in the UK for several years, during which there were five different prime ministers, made the show's world feel unrealistic.
- 03Cahn wanted Kate and the team to cope with a government situation where the familiar players were gone and everything changed.
- 04Episode 4 of Season 4 shows Trowbridge's point of view before he resigns.
- 05The series has topped Nielsen's streaming charts during Season 3 and has been nominated for 10 Emmys.
02Why it matters
The comments show how the series is trying to keep its political drama unpredictable and grounded in real-world upheaval. They also offer a look at the creative thinking behind a major character death and a key casting choice.
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