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Season 2 – The Diplomat

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Amid an international crisis, a career diplomat juggles her new high-profile job as ambassador to the United Kingdom and her turbulent marriage to a political star.
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The Diplomat — Season 2

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Critics Consensus

Maintaining explosive momentum with Keri Russell as the arresting eye of the storm, The Diplomat's sophomore season solidifies it as among television's most entertaining dramas.

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Amy Amatangelo Tellyvisions The show is buoyed by some standout performances. Jul 26, 2025 Full Review Wenlei Ma The Nightly (AU) When Netflix talks about making shows that are “gourmet cheeseburgers”, The Diplomat is it. It's a lesson in how to make TV that is incredibly binge-y, entertaining, and doesn’t make you feel like an idiot for liking it. Nov 20, 2024 Full Review Anita Singh Daily Telegraph (UK) Janney is this series’ saving grace, because until her arrival things are too gloomy. Rated: 3/5 Nov 4, 2024 Full Review Danielle Solzman Solzy at the Movies Season 2 doesn’t just match the intensity of its debut—it raises the stakes across the board. Rated: 5/5 Jul 16, 2025 Full Review Li Lai Mediaversity Reviews Male-skewing numbers aside, The Diplomat reveals an empowering script where women drive most of the series’ events. Rated: B- Dec 12, 2024 Full Review Austin Burke Austin Burke/Flick Fan Nation Season two elevates the stakes, becomes faster-paced, and ultimately has more explosiveness than the first. It may occasionally feel overwhelming, but the results are impressive. Russell crushes once again. Rated: 8/10 Nov 28, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Daniel O Witty. Fun. Captivating. Entertaining. Thrilling. Brilliant. Exciting. Original This show was exactly what I needed, and surprisingly a lot more relatable than I ever anticipated. I was scrolling through Netflix and HBO Max trying to decide what I should watch. I already had a "Rom Com" pallet cleanse and needed something different. Something real, but not too depressing. This show shows what it means to be a diplomat. Politics are a part of the game. Relationships rule the world. If you also execute alongside this, that's an unbeatable combo. All the weaknesses Kate has are too close to home. From learning to be patient, containing ones emotions, knowing which game you're playing, and adapting, is exactly what I needed to see. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/06/25 Full Review Bo B Snappy dialog but ultimately a contrived soap opera with very little credibility in any plot line. if you're looking for realism this isn't it. It's light soap opera entertainment with performers doing their best with the subpar writing. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 06/18/25 Full Review Matt E This has become one of my favorite shows. Stoked for another season. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/23/25 Full Review Laurence S Contrived, formulaic, and unoriginal. It’s getting harder by the day to watch American made series. They’re all trying to teach us some sort of lesson. No thanks. A waste of Keri Russell’s time. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 03/14/25 Full Review Bryanna M Really like this show. High quality with great acting, but yet still easy to watch and soapy. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/25/25 Full Review Ted B 4.0 stars; If you like a fast-paced political thriller with a good dose of twists and turns, this is your series. It is two seasons long (so far), and I hoped for a third. But if there were a third season, I guess it couldn't be called "The Diplomat." (No spoiler alert here.) Just kidding. I understand a third season is coming. As far as the plot and acting are concerned, the bar remained high from season one and was met. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/25/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Debora Cahn

Creator

Keri Russell

Kate Wyler

Rufus Sewell

Hal Wyler

David Gyasi

Dennison

Ali Ahn

Eidra Graham

Rory Kinnear

Trowbridge

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 31, 2024 When a Stranger Calls After rushing back to London, Kate shares her suspicions about the bombing; the search is on for Lenkov and Roylin; Eidra delivers devastating news. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 31, 2024 St. Paul's Eidra helps sneak an unannounced guest into Grove's funeral; Kate realizes she might have made a bad call before the bombing; Stuart speaks his mind. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 31, 2024 The Ides of March A lavish Fourth of July party gives Kate a chance to help Dennison, who sees an opportunity after the prime minister's announcement about Lenkov. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 31, 2024 The Other Army Kate proposes a solution to the Roylin problem; a plan unfolds at the prime minister's event in Scotland; Stuart confronts his feelings. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 31, 2024 Our Lady of Immaculate Deception Vice President Grace Penn arrives in London with an agenda and advice as fallout from Roylin's bombshell affects Kate's relationship with Trowbridge. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 31, 2024 Dreadnought Kate steps up her game after pillow talk with Hal forces her to face hard truths; Vice President Penn offers a blunt lesson in geopolitics. Details

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Season Info

Director
Alex Graves
Creator
Debora Cahn
Executive Producer
Debora Cahn, Janice Williams, Keri Russell, Simon Cellan Jones, Alex Graves, Peter Noah
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 31, 2024
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