Everything We Know About ‘The Diplomat’ Season 2
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We finally have (some!) news about season 2 of The Diplomat. In a recent interview with Esquire, Rufus Sewell revealed that he’s eager to see what happens next—whether it includes his character or not. (If you know, you know.) “I would like the show to continue as long as it can—with or without me,” he said. “It’s so well cast, it’s such a fun show to be in, and it’s one of those things that plays like it reads. One of the delights [of acting] is to read something, have a gut feeling about it, then turn up [to the job], and it feels right. Then you watch it, and it’s what you imagined.”
“In the past,” he continued, “I’ve been vaguely frightened of being committed to an ongoing role—but I don’t think any of us felt this way about this.” We certainly hope not! The Diplomat has been a major win for Netflix ever since it debuted on the streamer, thanks to stellar performances by Sewell and his castmates, who expertly portray the chaos of working as political negotiators. Haven’t seen it yet? Here’s a quick rundown.
The Diplomat follows Kate Wyler (Keri Russell), a woman hired as an ambassador to the United Kingdom amid an international crisis. As if juggling her career and a pending world war weren’t hard enough, her marriage to her husband, Hal (Sewell), a former political star, is crumbling, too. After a stunning eight episodes, season 1 ended with a bang, leaving Kate’s personal and professional life up in the air.
Netflix announced the show’s renewal not long after the finale. Jinny Howe, vice president of drama series, explained it was the natural next step following the show’s success. “Fans around the world are loving every minute of The Diplomat’s gripping and propulsive drama and embracing Keri Russell’s powerful performance as Kate Wyler,” she said. “After that jaw-dropping cliff-hanger, we can’t wait for them to see what the amazing visionary team of Debora Cahn, Janice Williams, and Keri Russell have in store for season 2.”
Well, that certainly sounds promising. Keep reading for everything we know about The Diplomat’s second season.
Has The Diplomat Been Renewed For a Second Season?
Yes! The series has officially been greenlit for another run, and the creative team is just as excited as we are. In a press statement from Deadline, Cahn, the series showrunner, expressed her excitement for season 2. “We had such a great time making The Diplomat,” she said. “And it’s a thrill to see how much people are enjoying it. We’re so glad we get to do it again!”
Russell, who plays the lead character, added, “I am thrilled to be headed back for another round of this smart screwball show. Dare I say it’s fun? Thank you, Netflix for giving us another shot.”
When Could Season 2 of The Diplomat Release?
The Diplomat's second season may be available to stream sooner than you think. According to Marie Claire, The Diplomat was originally announced in January 2022. Netflix released the series 15 months later, so if production runs smoothly, season 2 could be ready by the end of the year.
What Might Happen in Season Two of The Diplomat?
After that explosive cliffhanger, The Diplomat could go in a number of ways. We won’t spoil what happened for those who haven't watched the show, but in an interview with Netflix’s Tudum, Sewell gave his prediction for the next chapter. “All I know is that if you resolve it one way or another too quickly, we’re screwed,” he said. “I like to think there are enough problems to last us [a few seasons]. Who knows? I would like someone with a better imagination than mine to take over on that rather than follow my dumb suggestions.”
We’ll continue to update this story as more information becomes available.
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