The Diplomat

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The Diplomat
TV-MA
Drama
War & Politics
Thriller
Release Date
2023 - 2023-00-00
Network
Netflix
Showrunner
Debora Cahn
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Kate (Keri Russell) and Hal Wyler (Rufus Sewell) watching fireworks in 'The Diplomat' Season 2.
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WHERE TO WATCH

Streaming

Directors
Alex Graves, Andrew Bernstein, Simon Cellan Jones, Tucker Gates
Writers
Peter Noah
Seasons
4
Streaming Service(s)
Netflix
Writers
Peter Noah

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