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The Diplomat 2023
A 2026 American political thriller series, The Diplomat incorporates romantic comedy elements. Debora Cahn developed the show which debuted in 2023. Keri Russell portrays a seasoned US diplomat unexpectedly chosen as ambassador to the United Kingdom during an escalating global crisis.
The series launched on Netflix during April 20, 2023. Seasons two and three aired in October 2024 and October 2025, with season four arriving in October 2026.
Critics have praised The Diplomat's writing, tempo, and acting, especially performances by Keri Russell, Rufus Sewell, and Allison Janney starting in season 2. The series earned ten Primetime Emmy nominations, including two for Outstanding Drama Series. Russell has taken home one Actor Award and received three Emmy and three Golden Globe nominations, while Janney won a Primetime Emmy.
The program has been commended for its subtle depiction of international relations and diplomatic efforts, combining political tension with personal narratives.
Cast
- Keri RussellKatherine "Kate" Wyler
- Rufus SewellHal Wyler
- David GyasiAustin Dennison
- Ali AhnEidra Park
- Rory KinnearNicol Trowbridge
- Ato EssandohStuart Hayford
- Nana MensahBillie Appiah
- Bradley WhitfordTodd Penn
- Allison JanneyGrace Hagen Penn
- Celia ImrieMargaret "Meg" Roylin
- Miguel SandovalMiguel Ganon
- Michael McKeanWilliam Tresselt "Bill" Rayburn
- Penny DownieFrances Munning
- Rosaline ElbayNora Koriem
- Aidan TurnerCallum Ellis
- Pearl MackieAlysse
- Christine KavanaghGwen Hempill
- Jess ChanliauRonnie Buckhurst
- Anna FrancoliniPippa
- T'Nia MillerCecilia Dennison
- Richard DillaneTom Libby
- Rupert VansittartJulian Hoope
- David Bark-JonesAlistair Kemper-Waithe
- Adrienne WarrenCIA officer
- Simon ChandlerSir Merritt Grove MP
- Alysia ReinerSpecial Agent Ivy Griffin
- Bhav JoshiAnu Kapoor
- Bijan DaneshmandRasoul Shahin
- Adam SilverHoward
- Georgie HenleyPensy
- Joey EdenDan
- Reza DiakoBasir
- Sharif DoraniParham Najjar
- Dana HaqjooFarid Namazi
- John SchwabRoger Post
- Micky SébastianBrielle Fournier
- Pandora ColinLydia Trowbridge
- Nancy CarrollPhilippa Pemberton
- David Alan BascheBrad Chapman
- Clare BurtJemma Doud MSP
Crew
- Creator
- Debora Cahn
- Producer
- Daniel Toland, Russ Hammonds, Amanda Johnson-Zetterström, Nishchal Shome, Pam Roberts
- Executive producer
- Debora Cahn, Janice Williams, Keri Russell, Simon Cellan Jones, Peter Noah, Eli Attie, Alex Graves
- Cinematography
- Julian Court, Philipp Blaubach
- Music
- Nathan Barr, Dimitri Smith, Marcelo Zarvos
Details
- Production
- Let's Not Turn This Into a Whole Big Production, Well Red
- Network
- Netflix
