Netflix has announced when The Diplomat season two will grace our screens.
The thriller series starring Keri Russell as US ambassador to the UK, Kate Wyler, will return for a new batch of episodes on October 31. The streaming service also released two first-look pictures from the new instalment, both featuring Russell's Kate in a rather distressed state.
It's no surprise given how season one ended in April 2023. Back then, Kate discovered the UK Prime Minister was involved in the attack on the British warship that kicked off the series.
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In the words of series creator Debora Cahn, Kate has but one job now.
"Now she has to prove it," the showrunner told Tudum, explaining that the friendly relationship between the US and the UK may pose a problem.
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"The US and the UK don't spy on each other," Cahn explained. "In fact, they share all their intelligence. So how do you investigate the PM? Who do you trust?"
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Cahn also touched upon the bomb that exploded in the finale, appearing to hit Kate's colleagues and estranged husband Hal Wyler, played by Rufus Sewell. Cahn referred to the explosion as a "politically motivated" attack that may change everything for Kate.
"The marriage she thought was over, the relationship she thought was beginning… all of it, in pieces," Cahn predicted, possibly referring to Kate's attraction to the British foreign secretary, Austin Dennison (David Gyasi).
Season two is also set to introduce Vice President Grace Penn, portrayed by Allison Janney. Hinted at in season one, the VP knows Kate may be after her job and will sleep with one eye open.
The Diplomat season 2 will be available on Netflix from October 31. Season 1 can be streamed on the same platform.
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