One of our Netflix obsessions last year was political thriller, The Diplomat. The eight-part series follows Kate Wyler, played by Keri Russell, a newly appointed US diplomat in the UK who is tasked with solving several international crises.
There were loads of twists, turns and enough drama to send you dizzy. And with that cliff-hanger in mind, fans are already itching for a second season. So, will there be one? Here’s everything we know so far.
The Diplomat season 2 release date
Big news, guys! On 8th August 2024, Netflix confirmed the release date for the new season of The Diplomat, and it's coming just in time for cosy season. "The call is coming from inside the house," they wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter.) The Diplomat season 2 premieres 31st October."
One for the diaries, people!
When was season 2 of The Diplomat confirmed?
Netflix usually waits a while to confirm whether another instalment is on the cards, but given the success of the first series, they confirmed on 1st May that a second season is on its way. Keri Russell, who stars and is an executive producer, told Tudum, “I am thrilled to be headed back for another round of this smart screwball show. Dare I say it’s fun?”
“We had such a great time making The Diplomat. And it’s a thrill to see how much people are enjoying it,” says series creator Debora Cahn. “We’re so glad we get to do it again.”
What could happen on The Diplomat season 2?
After what went down during that epic finale – which we’ve explained here, BTW – we can expect season two of The Diplomatic to deal with the messy aftermath as Kate tries to prevent international crisis and the potential of a world war. We might also find out whether Grove, Ronnie, Heyford and Hal survived the explosion and what the status of Kate and Hal's marriage will be. Come on Netflix, we need answers!
The cast of The Diplomat season 2
Many of the original cast is returning for season two, including:
- Keri Russell as Kate Wyler
- Rufus Sewell as Hal Wyler
- David Gyasi as Dennison
- Ali Ahn as Eidra Park
- Rory Kinnear as Prime Minister Nicol Trowbridge
- Ato Essandoh as Stuart Heyford
In January 2024, Netflix revealed Allison Janney from I, Tonya and The West Wing will guest star in season 2 of The Diplomat as Vice President Grace Penn. Woohoo! Depending on who survives the car explosion, we might not get to see all of the cast return. Keeping our fingers crossed!
The Diplomat is streaming on Netflix now.
Furvah Shah is Cosmopolitan UK’s junior entertainment and lifestyle writer. She covers everything from TV and films to music and books, plus lots of celebrity news. Furvah has previously written for The Independent, BBC, gal-dem and Amaliah and she is super passionate about highlighting diverse talent and projects, having interviewed the likes of Halle Bailey, India Amarteifio, Iman Vellani and more. She's been interviewed for Times Radio and BBC Asian Network, graduated with a First in BA Media and Communications from Goldsmiths University and is an NCTJ-qualified journalist. In her free time, you can find her at an arts or culture event, eating Middle Eastern or Asian food, searching for modest fashion inspiration on Pinterest, binge-watching a Netflix series or cuddling with her cat. You can follow Furvah on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn.
