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The Diplomat

The Diplomat

No alliance lasts forever.

20237.63 Seasons22 EpisodesReturning Series

Overview

Amid an international crisis, a US diplomat contends with her high-profile job as ambassador to the UK and her strained marriage to a political star.

Created by Julianna Dudley Meagher
Written by Julianna Dudley Meagher, Anna Hagen
Produced by Melissa Gelernter, Brad Carpenter, Pam Roberts
NetworksNetflix

Top Cast

Keri Russell

Keri Russell

Ambassador Kate Wyler

Rufus Sewell

Rufus Sewell

Hal Wyler

David Gyasi

David Gyasi

Foreign Secretary Austin Dennison

Ali Ahn

Ali Ahn

Eidra Park

Rory Kinnear

Rory Kinnear

Prime Minister Nicol Trowbridge

Ato Essandoh

Ato Essandoh

Stuart Hayford

Themes & Keywords

london, englandambassadordiplomatmarriagepoliticspoliticianfemale politicianmourningmeditativeamerican diplomatshockingvexedusa politicspolitical thrilleru.s. ambassadorpolitical crisispoliticalseriouscerebralintimatesuspensefulthrillerintensedignifiedearnestharshmatter of fact

About The Diplomat

The Diplomat is a drama, war & politics series that first aired in 2023 exploring themes of london, england, ambassador, diplomat, marriage, politics, politician. Created by Julianna Dudley Meagher, it stars Keri Russell, Rufus Sewell, David Gyasi. Amid an international crisis, a US diplomat contends with her high-profile job as ambassador to the UK and her strained marriage to a political star.

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