When The Diplomat debuted on 20th April 2023, it quickly became a hit due to its engaging storyline and interesting characters. The show turned out to be an instant success with it ranking in Netflix’s Top 10 list. The audience loved the show so much that it garnered over 57 million viewing hours in the first weekend.
Due to its popularity, Netflix renewed the show for a second season just 10 days after its release. Season 2 is scheduled to release on 31st October 2024. But what’s more exciting is that Netflix has already ordered a third season, months before the release of the second season. This is great news for fans who loved binge-watching the first season.
Now that the news of The Diplomat season 3 renewed, fans are eager to know the release date and plot details. We have included everything we know so far in the post below.
When Is The Diplomat Season 3 Releasing?
Netflix has already greenlit a third season of The Diplomat, with filming underway since June 2024. The new season is being shot along with the second season, which is scheduled to release on Netflix on 31st October. For those who don’t know season 2 will have only 6 episodes, which is two episodes lesser than season 1.
The second season will feature Rufus Sewell and Keri Russell along with Allison Janney. According to reports, filming for season 2 started last year in December after facing a delay due to the Hollywood strikes.
At this moment, we don’t have enough details about season 2, except that the crew started filming in June 2024. Considering that season 2 will be released this year on 31st October, we can expect the third season to arrive sometime in 2025. But we cannot confirm anything unless there’s an official announcement made.
What To Expect In The Diplomat Season 3?
At the time of writing, the plot details for season 3 are still under wraps. For those who are yet to watch the show, it centres on a married couple, Rufus Sewell and Keri Russell, who are both into politics.
Sewell’s character, Hal, is a U.S. ambassador known for his unusual methods that have caused problems for him. When a British aircraft carrier is attacked, President Rayburn sends Kate to London to handle the situation and also to prevent a possible world war.
Hal travels with her to the UK, but his actions behind the scenes make Kate’s job harder as she tries to find out who attacked the ship. Hal’s presence also adds stress to their already struggling marriage.
Who Is Cast In The Diplomat Season 3?
The cast details of The Diplomat are yet to be revealed. Our best guess is that the main characters from the previous season will resume their roles in season 3. In that case, we can expect to see the following actors:
- Keri Russell as Katherine
- Rufus Sewell as Hal Wyler
- Rory Kinnear as Nicol Trowbridge
- David Gyasi as Austin Dennison
- Ali Ahn as Eidra Park
- Ato Essandoh as Stuart Hayford
