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Season 3 – The Diplomat

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Oct 2025

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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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Elevating both the geopolitical and personal stakes while remembering to have fun, The Diplomat goes from strength to strength throughout its dishy third season.

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David Bianculli

NPR

When the writing and the direction are this excellent and the actors every bit as good, scenes just soar. The silences are as powerful as the dialogue, and every conversation is bound to shift the interpersonal dynamics, often profoundly.

Oct 31, 2025

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James Jackson

The Times (UK)

It’s the sort of series where, at the end, you look back and realise quite how close to demented the affairs of state — and the loins — have been and how much you don’t mind. Not when it’s this savvy and entertaining.

Rated: 4/5

Oct 17, 2025

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Sam Adams

Slate

It’s smart, except when it’s dumb.

Oct 17, 2025

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Rob Owen

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Written and created by “West Wing” veteran Debora Cahn, “The Diplomat” is the best geopolitical thriller made today for any platform.

Oct 30, 2025

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Li Lai

Mediaversity Reviews

Male-skewing numbers aside, The Diplomat reveals an empowering script where women drive most of the series’ events.

Rated: B-

Oct 26, 2025

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Chris Joyce

Movies and Munchies (YouTube)

Even though there is some predictability in formulaic character interactions, the performances continue to be captivating, aggravating, and endearing all at once.

Rated: 4/5

Oct 22, 2025

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Sikter E

First two seasons were really good and the third one is a total disappointment. Soap opera at its worst.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

11/03/25

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LAWRENCE L

Season 3 is a bit rough. High on mean drama lacking the relief but still well made. Found myself longing for something good for them all.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

11/03/25

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Jayne M

What a total load of pap. What made this good in season 1 and 2 was frankly the plot and the PM, a counteraction to Kate, Miss Apple pie and Ice cream. Season 3 is a soap opera, of marital issues and boring nonsense, interspersed with American political references that make no sense to those across the pond.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

11/02/25

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James R

I loved the first two seasons. The third season is a total disaster. The story has become a terrible soap opera. You can't go from a scene where a person is a total disaster to he is our guy. James R

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

11/02/25

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Mickey C.

The weakest of the three seasons. I honestly can't stand kate. She's always got another little line that just makes her character seem like she's always got to be right. All the men in the show are either irrelevant or morons. It's just not well written and I find myself cringing at the interactions between Hal and Kate, they're like teenagers. And they are so very boring to watch anymore. Show had promise with the ending last season, but now I think I'm done. I don't need another season thank you.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

11/01/25

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Harold D

So hatd to watch. Soap opera quality with expensive setting

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

11/01/25

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Debora Cahn

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Keri Russell

Kate Wyler

Rufus Sewell

Hal Wyler

David Gyasi

Dennison

Ali Ahn

Eidra Graham

Rory Kinnear

Trowbridge

Episode 1

Aired Oct 16, 2025

Emperor Dead

Amid a growing constitutional crisis, the staff scrambles to stage an impromptu inauguration; Hal exploits the chaos behind the scenes.

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Episode 2

Aired Oct 16, 2025

Last Dance at the Country Club

Kate weighs a compelling offer; Eidra faces scrutiny over fallout from the Roylin debacle; Stuart pitches a proposal that goes far deeper than policy.

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Episode 3

Aired Oct 16, 2025

The Riderless Horse

As the nation pauses to mourn, Grace considers the framework of her administration; private strain threatens Kate and Hal's polished public image.

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Episode 4

Aired Oct 16, 2025

Arden

Kate's unique role grants her access to anyone she wants, except the one person she needs; Dennison puts actionable intelligence to personal use.

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Episode 5

Aired Oct 16, 2025

Birdwatchers

Forced to play the perfect couple, Kate and Hal confront a looming problem in international waters and a development that could torpedo U.S. credibility.

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Episode 6

Aired Oct 16, 2025

Amagansett

At an emergency strategy session, Grace weighs unthinkable choices; Kate rolls the dice on a gamble that could alter the course of history.

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Episode 7

Aired Oct 16, 2025

PNG

Sequestered inside Winfield House as embassies go on alert and allies fall silent, Kate and Callum race to contain a potential disaster.

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Episode 8

Aired Oct 16, 2025

Schrodinger's Wife

Kate must use all her leverage and political instincts to avert a catastrophe at a high-stakes summit, with the fate of nations hanging in the balance.

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Creator: Debora Cahn
Executive Producer: Debora Cahn, Janice Williams, Keri Russell, Simon Cellan Jones
Network: Netflix
Rating: TV-MA
Genre: Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date: Oct 16, 2025

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