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The Diplomat

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Synopsis

A sharp, principled US diplomat negotiates her high-stakes role as ambassador to the UK and her strained marriage to an ambitious political strategist.

Rating
TV-MA
Language
English
Genre
Drama, Thriller
Cast
Keri Russell, Rufus Sewell, David Gyasi
Season additions
  • Season 4 was added to Netflix on October 15, 2026.
  • Season 3 was added to Netflix on October 16, 2025.
  • Season 2 was added to Netflix on October 31, 2024.
  • Season 1 was added to Netflix on April 20, 2023.
Dressing Kate And Hal Wyler: An Interview With ‘The Diplomat’ Costume Designer Jenny Gering Jack Giroux 11 min read Interviews

Dressing Kate and Hal Wyler: An Interview with ‘The Diplomat’ Costume Designer Jenny Gering

Go behind the scenes of Netflix's hit political thriller to see how costumes act as 'armor' for characters like Kate and Hal Wyler.

‘The Diplomat’ Renewed For Season 5 At Netflix Following Strong Season 4 Viewership Kasey Moore 3 min read Netflix News

‘The Diplomat’ Renewed for Season 5 at Netflix Following Strong Season 4 Viewership

Netflix has officially greenlit 'The Diplomat' for season 5 just two weeks after the fourth season's debut on…

Netflix Shows Still Awaiting Renewal Or Cancelation As Of Late 2026 (And Our Predictions) Kasey Moore 15 min read Netflix News

Netflix Shows Still Awaiting Renewal or Cancelation as of Late 2026 (And Our Predictions)

From 'The Diplomat' to 'Nobody Wants This', we break down which Netflix shows are safe and which are…

Netflix Top 10S: ‘The Diplomat’ S4 Returns Strong While ‘Hollywood Arts’ And’ ‘Sacrifice’ Miss Kasey Moore 7 min read Netflix Top 10 Reports

Netflix Top 10s: ‘The Diplomat’ S4 Returns Strong While ‘Hollywood Arts’ and’ ‘Sacrifice’ Miss

We crunch the numbers on 'The Diplomat' Season 4 debut, the ongoing success of 'Below', and why some…

New Releases On Netflix This Week And Top 10 Movies & Series: October 17, 2026 Kasey Moore 9 min read What's New on Netflix

New Releases on Netflix This Week and Top 10 Movies & Series: October 17, 2026

After 44 new titles hit Netflix this week, we pick out the best new movies and series you…

‘The Diplomat’ Composer Marcelo Zarvos Reveals The Inspiration Behind The Wylers’ “Devil’S Waltz” Jack Giroux 10 min read Interviews

‘The Diplomat’ Composer Marcelo Zarvos Reveals the Inspiration Behind the Wylers’ “Devil’s Waltz”

Go behind the scenes of 'The Diplomat' with composer Marcelo Zarvos as he discusses the "devil's waltz" and…

The Diplomat Season 5: Netflix Renewal Status & What To Expect Kasey Moore 10 min read Netflix News

The Diplomat Season 5: Netflix Renewal Status & What To Expect

Following the shocking season 4 finale, we look at the chances of Netflix renewing 'The Diplomat' for a…

‘The Diplomat’ Season 4 Is Really About One Question, According To Its Creator Jack Giroux 7 min read Netflix News

‘The Diplomat’ Season 4 Is Really About One Question, According to Its Creator

Debora Cahn, Keri Russell, Rufus Sewell and Allison Janney explain the moral lines and fraying marriages at the…

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Jodie Whittaker Joins ‘The Diplomat’ Season 4 In Surprise Role; Who Does She Play? Kasey Moore 3 min read Netflix News

Jodie Whittaker Joins ‘The Diplomat’ Season 4 In Surprise Role; Who Does She Play?

One of the best-kept secrets of The Diplomat season 4 is out now that all eight episodes are…

The Diplomat Season 4: Netflix Release Time, Cast, Trailer & What To Expect Kasey Moore 12 min read Netflix News

The Diplomat Season 4: Netflix Release Time, Cast, Trailer & What to Expect

Keri Russell and Allison Janney return for eight new episodes of the hit political thriller on Netflix this…

Full List Of What’S Coming To Netflix In October 2026 Kasey Moore 28 min read Coming Soon to Netflix

Full List of What’s Coming to Netflix in October 2026

Kicking off with Ben Affleck's 'Animals' and the return of 'The Diplomat', here is what is scheduled for…

What’S Coming To Netflix Uk In October 2026 Jacob Robinson 15 min read Netflix News

What’s Coming to Netflix UK in October 2026

Start planning your Autumn viewing with our first look at the movies and shows hitting Netflix UK throughout…

‘The Diplomat’ Season 4: Netflix Unveils Explosive Trailer, Poster, And First Look Photos Following Emmys Kasey Moore 4 min read Netflix News

‘The Diplomat’ Season 4: Netflix Unveils Explosive Trailer, Poster, and First Look Photos Following Emmys

See more photos, the official poster, and new trailer for the return of Netflix's hit political thriller 'The…

Netflix’s 2026 Emmys: Full List Of Wins, What Worked And What Didn’T Kasey Moore 5 min read Netflix News

Netflix’s 2026 Emmys: Full List of Wins, What Worked and What Didn’t

Netflix secured 16 trophies at the 78th Primetime Emmys, marking the streamer's weakest performance in over a decade…

Netflix At The 2026 Emmy Awards: Every Win So Far And Predictions Ahead Of Tonight Kasey Moore 11 min read Netflix News

Netflix at the 2026 Emmy Awards: Every Win So Far And Predictions Ahead of Tonight

It may be a down year for Netflix's Emmy chances according to last-minute predictions ahead of the big…

‘The Diplomat’ Season 4: Netflix Confirms October 2026 Release Date, Drops Explosive First Teaser Kasey Moore 3 min read Netflix News

‘The Diplomat’ Season 4: Netflix Confirms October 2026 Release Date, Drops Explosive First Teaser

Keri Russell returns as Kate Wyler this October in 'The Diplomat' Season 4 on Netflix—watch the explosive new…

Keri Russell Confirms ‘The Diplomat’ Season 4 Is Set For Netflix Release In October 2026 Kasey Moore 3 min read Netflix News

Keri Russell Confirms ‘The Diplomat’ Season 4 Is Set For Netflix Release in October 2026

Well, The Diplomat fans, it looks like the cat is out of the bag—or rather, written on the…

‘Queenstown’: Rufus Sewell To Star In Netflix’S First New Zealand Original Drama Series Florian Etcheverry 3 min read Netflix News

‘Queenstown’: Rufus Sewell to Star in Netflix’s First New Zealand Original Drama Series

Here is everything we know about 'Queenstown', Netflix's upcoming 8-episode luxury ski resort drama starring Rufus Sewell and…

‘The Diplomat’ Season 4: Netflix Release Date Estimate & Everything We Know So Far Kasey Moore 7 min read Netflix News

‘The Diplomat’ Season 4: Netflix Release Date Estimate & Everything We Know So Far

Fresh off six Emmy nominations, Netflix's hit political drama 'The Diplomat' has wrapped production on Season 4 and…

New Movies And Series Filming For Netflix In Summer And Early Fall 2026 Kasey Moore 14 min read Netflix News

New Movies and Series Filming for Netflix in Summer and Early Fall 2026

We check in on Netflix's massive movie and series slate to see which major titles are currently filming…

Netflix Emmy Nominations 2026: The Full List For The 78Th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards Kasey Moore 11 min read Netflix News

Netflix Emmy Nominations 2026: The Full List for the 78th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards

From 'The Diplomat' and 'Beef' to 'Nobody Wants This', find out which of your favorite Netflix Original series…

All The Netflix Emmy Contenders Being Campaigned For In 2026 (And What Might Win) Kasey Moore 6 min read Netflix News

All The Netflix Emmy Contenders Being Campaigned For In 2026 (And What Might Win)

What is Netflix campaigning for Emmy glory and what are their best chances for 2026?

First Look At Keri Russell Filming ‘The Diplomat’ Season 4 In London Ahead Of 2026 Return Kasey Moore 2 min read Netflix News

First Look at Keri Russell Filming ‘The Diplomat’ Season 4 in London Ahead of 2026 Return

Filming on the new season has been ongoing since late last year and will continue through June.

‘The West Wing’ Planning Return To Netflix Us Five Years After Removal Kasey Moore 2 min read Netflix News

‘The West Wing’ Planning Return to Netflix US Five Years After Removal

Another fan-favorite series is being licensed back to Netflix. Following in the footsteps of Spartacus and Nurse Jackie,…

Costume Designer Jenny Gering On Styling Suits, Power, And Politics In Netflix’S ‘The Diplomat’ Jack Giroux 10 min read Netflix News Interviews

Costume Designer Jenny Gering on Styling Suits, Power, and Politics in Netflix’s ‘The Diplomat’

Costume designer Jenny Gering reveals how The Diplomat's third season transforms political attire into a subtle expression of…

‘The Diplomat’ Season 4: Netflix Expected Release Date & Everything We Know Emma Armbrüster 7 min read Netflix News

‘The Diplomat’ Season 4: Netflix Expected Release Date & Everything We Know

Filming on the new season is due to get underway shortly after an early renewal back in May…

‘The Diplomat’ Season 4 Gets Filming Update Ahead Of Season 3 Release Kasey Moore 2 min read Netflix News

‘The Diplomat’ Season 4 Gets Filming Update Ahead of Season 3 Release

Early production dates suggest a bumper fourth season for The Diplomat.

Emmys 2025: Full List Of Netflix Nominated Shows, Movies And Specials For 77Th Annual Awards Kasey Moore 7 min read Netflix News

Emmys 2025: Full List of Netflix Nominated Shows, Movies and Specials for 77th Annual Awards

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