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Season 1 – 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 1

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Critics Consensus

Keri Russell's scrappy performance negotiates the best possible terms for The Diplomat, a soapy take on statecraft that manages to make geopolitical crises highly bingeable entertainment.

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Sophie Gilbert The Atlantic Apr 26, 2023
For a show about geopolitical catastrophe, The Diplomat is surprisingly fun; it’s snappily structured to careen its way through kidnappings and catastrophic photo ops and refrigerator raids with bizarrely high stakes. Go to Full Review Hugo Rifkind The Times (UK) Apr 25, 2023
Time and again, it verges towards Love Actually with Wyler as Martine McCutcheon Go to Full Review Joe Clay The Times (UK) Apr 25, 2023
The verbal jousting between Kate and Hal, over global politics and their relationship, is superbly written, Sorkin-style. It’s almost more of a draw than the story itself... Go to Full Review Danielle Solzman Solzy at the Movies May 30, 2025
5/5
The Diplomat may contain its share of dramatic liberties for entertainment purposes, but the first season features no shortage of thrills, drama, and diplomacy. Go to Full Review Tanzim Pardiwalla Filmfare Sep 20, 2024
The gripping show doesn’t skimp on the thrills as it explores its complex characters through a major international crisis. Go to Full Review Carla Monfort Espinof Mar 18, 2024
3/5
Its political thriller elements combined with just the right dose of character relationships are enough to keep our interest. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Gregory G @MovieMasterG 3 days ago Wacky and super boring! Nothing but straight talking every single episode See more Polo P @PoloHermonos 5 days ago Fun, thrilling, with great depth and good acting. Very untypical for a Netflix series. might explain the low user scores See more Ovidius N @RT56858835 Oct 22, 2026 A Temu version of House of Cards. Asolutely dreadful. Woeful acting in parts. Littered with cliches. Awful! See more Tom M @mexicomuench Sep 22, 2026 One of the best shows series streaming today!! See more Barb B @Sparkleprincess Sep 15, 2026 Great show. Keeps u interested. Great casting. But I always want to give Kerry a shower and wash her hair. See more Andrew R @thegulo13 Aug 23, 2026 Just brilliant of show yet cannot stop how Rufus Sewell steals the show in each episode. See more Read all reviews
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Debora Cahn

Creator

Alex Graves

Director

Liza Johnson

Director

Andrew Bernstein

Director

Simon Cellan Jones

Director

Keri Russell

Kate Wyler

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Apr 20, 2023 The Cinderella Thing After a hostile attack on a British vessel, seasoned diplomat Kate Wyler assumes a new role in the UK that puts her skills and marriage to the test. Details Episode 2 Aired Apr 20, 2023 Don't Call It a Kidnapping As new details about the bombing emerge, Kate struggles to see eye-to-eye with Hal; Prime Minister Trowbridge's fiery remarks at a funeral cause a stir. Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 20, 2023 Lambs in the Dark At Winfield, President Rayburn's plans in the Gulf have the staff on edge as tensions between a determined Hal and a strong-willed Kate come to a head. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 20, 2023 He Bought a Hat As Rayburn's rep takes a hit, Kate drops in on Dennison's private meeting at the UK Foreign Office and learns startling information about the attack. Details Episode 5 Aired Apr 20, 2023 The Dogcatcher Tempers flare at Chevening House, where an unexpected guest's arrival sends Kate and Dennison scrambling for a resolution; Hal makes a new connection. Details Episode 6 Aired Apr 20, 2023 Some Lusty Tornado To appease Trowbridge, Kate seeks Hal's help with a high-profile visitor and consults an informed source in secret as complicated feelings begin to grow. Details Episode 7 Aired Apr 20, 2023 Keep Your Enemies Closer After a sit-down with a Russian ambassador leads to new intel and mixed messages, Kate takes a trip to the Oval Office and reconnects with an old friend. Details Episode 8 Aired Apr 20, 2023 The James Bond Clause In London, Hal's actions cause friction as Kate heads to Paris with Dennison to get a handle on the Lenkov situation, which soon takes a shocking turn. Details

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Season Info

Director
Alex Graves, Liza Johnson, Andrew Bernstein, Simon Cellan Jones
Creator
Debora Cahn
Executive Producer
Debora Cahn, Janice Williams, Keri Russell, Simon Cellan Jones
Screenwriter
Anna Hagen, Debora Cahn, Peter Noah, Mia Chung, Amanda Johnson-Zetterström
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Apr 20, 2023
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