NN.“Power Has a New Face: Keri Russell Returns in The Diplomat Season 3 — The Netflix Thriller That Redefines Loyalty, Betrayal, and the Cost of Saving the World”
The new season of the political thriller picks up right where Season 2 ended with the death of President Rayburn (Michael McKean) and Vice President Grace Penn (Allison Janney), described as “a terribly flawed woman,” now the commander in chief.
Gear up for some more drama, crisis and action with Season 3 of Netflix’s “The Diplomat.”
Ambassador Kate Wyler (Keri Russell), meanwhile, has accused Penn of “hatching a terrorist plot and admitted she’s after the VP’s job,” though her husband Hal (Rufus Sewell) “may have inadvertently killed him,” according to the series synopsis. However, that doesn’t curb Hal’s push to land Kate the vice presidency, and “Kate steps into a role she never wanted, with a freedom she never expected.”
Series showrunner Debora Cahn told Netflix Tudum, “Season 3 flips the chessboard.”
“In Season 3, Kate lives the particular nightmare that is getting what you want,” Cahn teased.
Here’s what to know about Season 3 of “The Diplomat,” including the release date and cast.
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When does ‘The Diplomat’ Season 3 premiere?
Season 3 of “The Diplomat” will premiere on Netflix on Oct. 16 at 3 a.m. ET/12 a.m. PT.
Season 1 of “The Diplomat” was released on April 20, 2023, with eight episodes, while Season 2 came out on October 31, 2024, with six episodes.
How to watch Season 3 of ‘The Diplomat’
All episodes of “The Diplomat” Season 3 will be available to stream on Netflix starting Oct. 16.
Seasons 1 and 2 of “The Diplomat” are available to stream on Netflix.
‘The Diplomat’ Season 3 cast
Cast members for Season 3 of “The Diplomat” include a mix of old and new faces, with Bradley Whitford joining the cast as Todd Penn, President Grace Penn’s husband.
According to Netflix, here’s a list of actors and their characters for Season 3 of “The Diplomat”:
- Keri Russell as Kate Wyler
- Rufus Sewell as Hal Wyler
- David Gyasi as Austin Dennison
- Ali Ahn as Eidra Park
- Ato Essandoh as Stuart Hayford
- Allison Janney as Grace Penn
- Bradley Whitford as Todd Penn
- Rory Kinnear as Nicol Trowbridge
Watch ‘The Diplomat’ Season 3 trailer
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