Renewed Or Cancelled?
The Diplomat has fans begging for another season of ravenous behind-the-scenes diplomacy. The show was released on Netflix four days back and is already trending in the top 10 globally. Netflix is seeing huge viewership numbers just weeks after seeing similar success with The Night Agent. Have the digital streaming giants got their mojo back? They certainly will in the eyes of many if they can continue churning out shows like The Diplomat.
The Keri Russel-led show finished season 1 with an explosive finale. Debora Cahn, who is the show’s creator and has directed a few episodes, has years of genre work behind her. She possesses the skills and temperament to make The Diplomat into a multi-season story.
Many fans are comparing the dynamic between Hal and Kate to Francis and Claire Underwood. If The Diplomat is the new House of Cards, there is a lot more to see. If you’ve been following the show, you may be wondering if this has been renewed or cancelled. Here’s what we know:
What is The Diplomat Season 1 about?
Kate Wyler is all set to become the US Ambassador in Kabul. It is a landmark step in the diplomatic relations between the two countries. But before she can start her tenure that she has worked years to make possible, HMS Courageous, a British aircraft carrier suffers a damaging explosion.
The lives of 40 servicemen are lost and the US needs a strong hand to lead their embassy in London. Hal, Kate’s decorated husband, is initially thought to have been chosen for the job.
But Kate gets a big shock when POTUS Rayburn decides to send her instead. Kate unwillingly accepts and her job in London is a nightmare for the hands-on ambassador. For Wyler, the job is to calm the waters and prevent escalation of tensions, as she navigates the personal challenges in her life and also finds out about a scheme to make her the next Vice President of the US.
Has The Diplomat been renewed for season 2?
At the time of writing, Netflix has renewed The Diplomat for season 2, according to the Radio Times. Given the ratings over the weeks and how the first season has ended, this isn’t surprising.
Netflix tends to use a variety of different metrics to gauge whether a show is renewed, including completion rate and minutes watched.
When the most compelling factor to renew a show is not its unresolved storylines, there is something special about its creative personnel that deserves mentioning. Debora Cahn has already overseen the success of genre stalwarts like Homeland and The West Wing. Her vast experience is essential in taking the ship forward. Cahn has indicated her interest in continuing the show.
Moreover, Keri Russell, Rory Kinnear, Rufus Sewell, and David Gyasi offer enough star power to become major crowd-pullers.
The new season will air on Netflix on October 31, 2024.
We’ll be sure to update this section with more details as they become available though.
What we know about season 2 so far:
Barely anything is known about season 2 right now. At the end of season 1, we saw Kate and Dennison come to the conclusion that British PM Trowbridge was the one who was responsible for the explosion of HMC Courageous.
Although they do not have credible proof yet, they feel Trowbridge hired Roman Lenkov, the Russian mercenary who executed the explosion. The question of Lenkov still remains and arresting him to get answers remains their top priority. If Lenkov is killed, Trowbridge would be scot-free.
Would you like to see The Diplomat return for a second season? What did you think of the show? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
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I was so entrigued by The Diplomat, and want to continue watching the series. The stars are fantastic, the script is smart and current. I don’t see any reason to continue with Netflix if the show isn’t renewed.
You have a winner, please move forward with season two.
Excellent show, addicted! Watched the first season in 2 nights straight. Great cast, great story line. Can’t wait for season 2.
We just finished “binge watching “ this show. Something we NEVER do. This is such a brilliantly written and acted series. We must have more seasons!!
Very suspenseful!! Well delivered!! I think there should be a second season. Sooner than later so that the enthusiasm of the series does not dwindle. Please make a 2nd season! Even Third perhaps!!!!
I enjoyed the series very much. I really want another season you must not left the season end end. More, More and More.
Thought the show was very good. Very intriguing. Want to see a second season