# The Diplomat (2023–present) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/the-diplomat/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-26

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 76% |
| Celluloid Editorial Rating | 78/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 78% |
| Metascore | 72/100 |
| IMDb | 7.6/10 |
| Fan Score | 76% |
| Creator | Debora Cahn |
| Platform | Netflix |
| Genres | Drama, War & Politics |
| Seasons | 3 (22 episodes) |
| Language | English |
| Country | United States |

## Quick answer

The Diplomat (2023–present) is a Drama, War & Politics series created by Debora Cahn, streaming on Netflix. It holds a 76% Celluloid Score — Recommended — from Celluloid editorial (78%), Metascore (72/100), IMDb (7.6/10), TMDB fan (76%) across 3 seasons. Audience snapshot (not in the composite): 78%.

## Celluloid verdict

Keri Russell’s ambassador thriller mixes marriage comedy with geopolitical chess — adult Netflix drama with actual plot velocity.

## Synopsis

Amid an international crisis, a US diplomat contends with her high-profile job as ambassador to the UK and her strained marriage to a political star.

## Cast

Keri Russell, Rufus Sewell, David Gyasi, Ali Ahn, Rory Kinnear, Ato Essandoh

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is The Diplomat worth watching?**
Yes — The Diplomat earns a 76% Celluloid Score (Recommended), from editorial 78%, Metascore 72/100, IMDb 7.6/10, TMDB fan 76%. Audience snapshot is separate (78%). Keri Russell’s ambassador thriller mixes marriage comedy with geopolitical chess — adult Netflix drama with actual plot velocity.

**Is The Diplomat on Prime Video?**
No — The Diplomat is not on Prime Video. It streams on Netflix, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under Netflix. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.

**What year did The Diplomat come out?**
The Diplomat first aired in 2023 and ran through 2025 (2023–present). Created by Debora Cahn; it streams on Netflix today.

**Is The Diplomat on Netflix?**
Yes — The Diplomat is available on Netflix in many regions (catalogued under Netflix on Celluloid). Rights differ by country; confirm in the Netflix app or the where-to-watch notes.

**How many seasons of The Diplomat are there?**
The Diplomat has 3 seasons across 22 episodes (2023–present). Status: ongoing / still airing.

**Where can I watch The Diplomat?**
The Diplomat streams on Netflix in supported regions. On Celluloid it is catalogued under Netflix. Rights rotate — confirm in your country on the platform app.

**How long does it take to watch The Diplomat?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, The Diplomat’s 22 episodes take roughly 17 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Who is in the cast of The Diplomat?**
The Diplomat stars Keri Russell, Rufus Sewell, David Gyasi, Ali Ahn, Rory Kinnear, and others. Created by Debora Cahn.

**How many episodes are in The Diplomat?**
The Diplomat has 22 episodes across 3 seasons (2023–present).

**What is The Diplomat about?**
Amid an international crisis, a US diplomat contends with her high-profile job as ambassador to the UK and her strained marriage to a political star.

**Who created The Diplomat?**
The Diplomat was created by Debora Cahn. It is a drama, war & politics series from United States, primarily in English.

**What should I watch after The Diplomat?**
Browse more drama series on Celluloid’s Netflix hub, or open More Like This.

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Reviewed and scored by Celluloid · Editor: Kaiser Khan (https://celluloidscore.com/author/kaiser-khan/)

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