Notice! This post contains spoilers for Diplomat season 2!
Netflix’s blockbuster political thriller The Diplomat returned for its second season in late 2024, and now the streamer has renewed the show for season 3. Created by Debora Cahn, the series concerns American ambassador to the United Kingdom, Kate Wyler (Keri Russell), who is tasked with easing international tensions while dealing with her own personal life in shambles. Balancing the tension of political thrillers with the intimate drama of the characters’ lives, The Diplomat made a huge splash when it arrived in 2023. A slew of award nominations and other accolades were met with a quick renewal from Netflix.
2nd season of The Diplomat it ratcheted up the tension and intensified things beyond the first season’s explosive conclusion. A bombing aboard a British warship has fingers pointing in all directions, but Kate soon discovers that disgraced (and soon-to-be former) Vice President Grace Penn (Allison Janney) is behind the attack. Although a series of political maneuvers almost guarantees Kate the vice presidency, President Rayburn’s shocking death means the power-mad vice president has ascended to the highest office in the land. Luckily for fans, Netflix quickly renewed the show, so The Diplomat It is certain that he will return.
Diplomat season 3 latest news
Netflix preemptively renews season 3
In a move that surprised, the latest news confirms that Netflix has renewed The Diplomat for the third season. While the renewal wasn’t necessarily shocking in and of itself, it is the fact that it happened weeks before the second season premiered on the platform. The streamer’s confidence in the series is obvious, and it’s clear they want to keep the team together with the return of creator and showrunner Debora Cahn.
It was also revealed that the season is already in production and will be filmed in Brooklyn, New York and London. At this point, it’s unclear if Brooklyn influences the story or if the production is just filming in a soundstage or studio. Debora Cahn issued an enthusiastic statement following the Season 3 renewal, saying:
After an incredible summer shoot in the UK, we brought London to New York. The best of both worlds – filming in Brooklyn. We love doing this. We are very excited to continue.
The 3rd season of Diplomat is confirmed
Another season is coming
one can assume the political thriller will have trouble maintaining a season-per-year clip in season three.
After the award-winning debut season, it seemed like Netflix had another multi-season hit on its hands, and it’s clear that the trend continued in season two as well. Weeks before the second season even arrived on the platform, Netflix announced the third season of The Diplomat was on its way and that production had already begun. While a full schedule isn’t available, it can be assumed that the political thriller will have trouble maintaining a season-to-year clip in season three.
Diplomat Season 3 Cast Details
Kate will return in season three
Like most of Netflix’s big original series, the cast of The Diplomat It’s a star-studded affair that only got more ambitious in season two. Considering the result of the second year’s tour, it is assumed that the entire cast will reprise their rolesexcept the late President Rayburn (Michael McKean). Leading the charge will be star and producer Keri Russell as Kate Wyler, the embattled ambassador to the United Kingdom. Joining her will be Rufus Sewell as her diplomat ex-husband, Hal, and their relationship issues are far from resolved at this point.
The ensemble added Allison Janney as disgraced US Vice President Grace Penn in season 2, and since he has now ascended to the Presidency, he will certainly return to punish Kate for what she knows. Other supporting cast members such as Rory Kinnear as UK Prime Minister Nicol Trowbridge will also need to be present, and diplomatic tensions between the allied nations have only just begun. David Gyasi is set to return as UK Foreign Secretary Austin Dennison, alongside Ato Essandoh as Kate’s deputy boss Stuart Hayford.
The presumptive cast for Season 3 includes:
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The role of the diplomat |
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Keri Russell |
Kate Wyler |
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Rufus Sewell |
Hal Wyler |
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Allison Janney |
Grace Penn |
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David Gyasi |
Austin Denison |
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Rory Kinnear |
Nicol Trowbridge |
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Act Essandoh |
Stuart Hayford |
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Ali Ahn |
Eidra Park |
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Celia Imrie |
Margaret Roylin |
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Diplomat Season 3 Story Details
President Penn means big trouble for Kate
As if Season 2 was trying to top Season 1’s shocking conclusion, the Season 2 finale sets the stage for a truly compelling third season. After reaching the bottom of the bombardment, Kate is shocked to discover that disgraced Vice President Grace Penn ordered the attack for strategic reasons.. With this (literally) explosive news, Kate seeks the vice presidency, although many are unsure if she is ready for the role.
Using the influence she has thanks to her husband, Hal, Kate finally manages to expose Grace’s plan to the president, although it does not have the intended consequences. With President Rayburn now dead, Penn becomes president, and she’s obviously going to fight with Kate since she knows the ambassador is after her. How does this affect the plot of The Diplomat season three remains unknown, but the tension will likely be higher than ever.