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Season 3 – 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 3

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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 Full Review 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 Full Review Sam Adams Slate It’s smart, except when it’s dumb. Oct 17, 2025 Full Review 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 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- Oct 26, 2025 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews

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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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Harold D So hatd to watch. Soap opera quality with expensive setting Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 11/01/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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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. Details 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. Details 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. Details 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. Details 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. Details 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. Details 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. Details 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. Details
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Season Info

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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