The Diplomat: Season 1

2023 · 8 episodes · ★ 7.1

What Season 1 of The Diplomat

Amid an international crisis, a career diplomat juggles her new high-profile job as ambassador to the UK and her turbulent marriage to a political star.

8episodes

Apr 20, 2023premiered

6.8 hrtotal runtime

Season 1 Episodes

1x01 The Cinderella Thing
Apr 20, 2023 · 51 min · ★ 7.2
After a hostile attack on a British vessel, seasoned diplomat Kate Wyler assumes a new role in the UK that puts her skills — and marriage — to the test.
Directed by Simon Cellan Jones · Written by Debora Cahn · Starring Nana Mensah, Celia Imrie, Michael McKean, Miguel Sandoval
1x02 Don't Call It a Kidnapping
Apr 20, 2023 · 55 min · ★ 7.1
As new details about the bombing emerge, Kate struggles to see eye-to-eye with Hal. Prime Minister Trowbridge's fiery remarks at a funeral cause a stir.
Directed by Simon Cellan Jones · Written by Peter Noah · Starring Celia Imrie, Miguel Sandoval, Jess Chanliau, Pearl Mackie
1x03 Lambs in the Dark
Apr 20, 2023 · 52 min · ★ 7.7
At Winfield, President Rayburn's plans in the Gulf have the staff on edge as tensions between a determined Hal and a strong-willed Kate come to a head.
Directed by Andrew Bernstein · Written by Debora Cahn · Starring Nana Mensah, Michael McKean, Jess Chanliau, Pearl Mackie
1x04 He Bought a Hat
Apr 20, 2023 · 48 min · ★ 6.8
As Rayburn's rep takes a hit, Kate drops in on Dennison's private meeting at the UK Foreign Office and learns startling information about the attack.
Directed by Andrew Bernstein · Written by Amanda Johnson-Zetterström · Starring Jess Chanliau, Pearl Mackie, Penny Downie, Tim Delap
1x05 The Dogcatcher
Apr 20, 2023 · 56 min · ★ 6.7
Tempers flare at Chevening House, where an unexpected guest's arrival sends Kate and Dennison scrambling for a resolution. Hal makes a new connection.
Directing: Liza Johnson · Writing: Mia Chung, Debora Cahn, Anna Hagen · Starring: Jess Chanliau, Pearl Mackie, Tim Delap, Kenichiro Thomson
1x06 Some Lusty Tornado
Apr 20, 2023 · 56 min · ★ 7.2
To appease Trowbridge, Kate seeks Hal's help with a high-profile visitor and consults an informed source in secret as complicated feelings begin to grow.
Directing: Liza Johnson · Writing: Anna Hagen · Starring: Celia Imrie, Miguel Sandoval, Jess Chanliau, Pearl Mackie
1x07 Keep Your Enemies Closer
Apr 20, 2023 · 44 min · ★ 6.8
After a sit-down with a Russian ambassador leads to new intel and mixed messages, Kate takes a trip to the Oval Office and reconnects with an old friend.
Directed by Alex Graves · Written by Peter Noah · Starring Nana Mensah, Michael McKean, Miguel Sandoval, Jess Chanliau
1x08 The James Bond Clause Season Finale
Apr 20, 2023 · 46 min · ★ 7.3
In London, Hal's actions cause friction as Kate heads to Paris with Dennison to get a handle on the Lenkov situation, which soon takes a shocking turn.
Directing: Alex Graves · Writing: Debora Cahn · Starring: Nana Mensah, Celia Imrie, Jess Chanliau, Pearl Mackie