The Diplomat

The Diplomat is an American political thriller television series created by Debora Cahn. It premiered on Netflix on April 20, 2023. In May 2023 it was renewed for a second season. Keri Russell was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards. Premise The series centers on Kate Wyler, the new United States ambassador to the United Kingdom, as she helps defuse an international crisis, forges strategic alliances and adjusts to her new place in the spotlight. She also manages her deteriorating marriage to fellow career diplomat, Hal Wyler. Cast Main Keri Russell as Kate Wyler, newly appointed US ambassador to the UK Rufus Sewell as Hal Wyler, Kate's husband and former US ambassador to Lebanon, who struggles with his lack of a posting David Gyasi as Austin Dennison, UK Foreign Secretary Ali Ahn as Eidra Park, CIA station chief Rory Kinnear as Nicol Trowbridge, UK prime minister Ato Essandoh as Stuart Hayford, deputy chief of mission of the US embassy in London