Welcome to this pilot episode of Fictional Fortunes, the podcast that uncovers how your favorite TV and film characters might actually afford their on-screen lives.

From Kate Wyler’s diplomatic lifestyle to Noah Roklov’s financial ambitions and Geralt of Rivia’s monster-hunting income, each episode explores how fiction meets finance.

Today, we are delving into the ledger of international diplomacy, examining the complex financial standing of the power couple at the heart of the Netflix political drama, The Diplomat: Ambassador Kate Wyler and former Ambassador Hal Wyler. The series, which stars Keri Russell and Rufus Sewell, focuses on Mixing Marriage and Politics and remains grounded in the believable depiction of a relationship despite all the international intrigue.