The diplomat Showrunner Deborah Kahn detailed Kate’s (Kerry Russell) prime suspect for the terrorist attack from Season 1, explaining how Season 2 will showcase the difficulties of trying to prove her claims. The mystery of ​​a British aircraft carrier destroyed off the coast of Iran drives the narrative mystery of Season 1, with Kate trying to find out who could have been responsible for the terrorist act. The diplomat Season 1 ends with her learning Prime Minister Trowbridge (Rory Kinnear) is likely behind the attack, just before a car bomb explodes, threatening the life of her husband, Hal (Rufus Sewell).
Talk to Entertainment Weekly, Kahn explained how Kate’s suspicions that Trowbridge was behind the Season 1 terrorist attack and subsequent car bombing will be difficult to prove due to communications between US it. and UK intelligence. The showrunner hints The protagonist will need to carefully navigate international information channels In order to bring Trowbridge to justice without alerting him of her suspicions. Check out what Cahn had to say below:
Kate is pretty sure it’s the prime minister, so how do you prove that when you’re in the UK, one of the unique things about the relationship between the US it. And the UK is that we share intelligence. So we have an agreement that we don’t spy on each other. And even if we wanted to, it would be really hard because we share everything.
What Kate’s new investigation means for The Diplomat season 2
She will have to proceed with caution
While Hal’s life was in danger during the end of season 1, The diplomat Season 2 trailer reveals him to be alive, still with Kate seemingly for publicity reasons after their relationship degraded. Netflix’s description indicates that the pair will be allies in the upcoming episodesOnly able to trust one another now that the conspiracy stretches into the UK government. Even so, the protagonist’s quest for justice means that she will need to be more careful than ever before, especially with Trowbridge, seemingly out of escalating conflict with Russia.
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While Kate has made many allies overseas, such as the UK Foreign Secretary Austin Dennison (David Giassi) and the CIA. Station Chief Eidra Park (Ali Ahn), She will need to recognize just how much she can share her suspicions given the seriousness of her accusation. If she offers information to the wrong party, it could spell disaster for her investigation, even if she finds concrete evidence pointing to Trowbridge’s involvement. Season 2 also needs to address the Dolphin 3-6 code in the post-credits of season 1, potentially setting the stage for the PM’s next move.
Our take on Kate’s investigation in The Diplomat season 2
Not everything will be as simple as it seems
Since Kate will need to navigate both the UK and US. it. Intelligence Communications In order to gather proof of Trowbridge’s terrorist links, season 2 will likely focus on her leading a double life at the embassy. But while she may get the proof she’s looking for, the power the Prime Minister holds means her quest for justice won’t be as simple as proving his guilt. instead, The diplomat Will likely show the complexities of her accusation, even if she is right about him being the mastermind behind what’s happening.
Source: EW