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Returning with the intense political drama, The Diplomat season 2 is all set to return in 2024, so fans don’t have to wait any longer. Created by Debora Cahn, the political thriller debuted on Netflix on April 20, 2023, with 8 episodes. The series centers on Kate Wyler, the U.S. ambassador to the U.K., who gets appointed amid an international crisis.
As the story progresses, she navigates a complex political landscape to defuse the imminent danger, while also dealing with her crisis of contending with her deteriorating marriage. The first season landed Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes at 83%, and based on the reception the expectation from the sequel among fans is reaching a fever pitch.
When will The Diplomat season 2 be released?
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The Diplomat season 2 will be released on Netflix on October 31, 2024. Unlike the previous season, the sequel will be comprising 6 episodes in total. While it is unusual why the series has reduced the episode count for season 2, it may indicate that this could be the series' final installment.
However, this is just speculation, as Netflix still has to confirm whether or not there will be a season 3 of The Diplomat. Netflix renewed the series on May 2023 for a second season, just a few days after the first season premiered. Eventually, the filming kicked off the next month with locations including London.
Cast & characters
All major cast and their characters in The Diplomat season 2:
- Keri Russell as Kate Wyler
- Rufus Sewell as Hal Wyler
- David Gyasi as UK foreign secretary Austin Dennison
- Allison Janney as Vice President Grace Penn
- Ato Essandoh as deputy chief of mission Stuart Hayford
- Ali Ahn as CIA station chief Eidra Park
- Rory Kinnear as Nicol Trowbridge, UK prime minister
- Miguel Sandoval as US secretary of state Miguel Ganon
- Nana Mensah as White House chief of staff Billie Appiah
- Michael McKean as US president William Rayburn
Recurring cast from season 1 who are likely to reprise their respective roles in the sequel:
- Celia Imrie as Margaret “Meg” Roylin
- T’Nia Miller as Dennison’s sister Cecilia
- Pearl Mackie as Alysse
- Penny Downie as Frances Munning
- Christine Kavanagh as Gwen Hempill
- Jess Chanliau as Ronnie Buckhurst
- Anna Francolini as Pippa
- Richard Dillane as Tom Libby
- Rupert Vansittart as Julian Hoope
- David Bark-Jones as Alistair Kemper-Whaite
- Bhav Joshi as Anu Kapoor
- Bijan Daneshmand as Rasoul Shahin
- Adam Silver as Howard
- Georgie Henley as Pensy
- Joey Eden as Dan
- Reza Diako as Basir
- Sharif Dorani as Parham Najjar
- Dana Haqjoo as Farid Namazi
- John Schwab as Roger Post
- Micky Sébastian
Plot summary
The Diplomat season 2 is anticipated to bring new twists into the political drama, beginning from where it left off in the first season. As the chaotic cliffhanger of the last season set the stage for a gripping exploration of high-stakes diplomacy, Kate Wyler will be in the midst of unraveling political and personal crises, navigating escalating tensions that could reshape her future.
Where to watch The Diplomat season 2?
All 6 episodes of The Diplomat season 2 will be streamed exclusively on Netflix. Given that the series is a part of the Originals platform lineup, it won’t be available on any other streamer like Hulu, Max, or Apple TV.
Stay tuned for more news and updates on The Diplomat season 2 and all your favorite TV shows and movies as 2024 progresses.
