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Is The Diplomat (2023) worth watching?
Last updated October 26, 2026
The Diplomat (2023) has a TMDB audience score of 7.6/10 from 503 votes, which reads as positive. It is a drama and war & politics show rated TV-MA, 4 seasons, 30 episodes. In the US it is on Netflix with a subscription as of October 26, 2026.

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.
Tagline: No alliance lasts forever.
Synopsis from TMDB.
| TMDB audience score | 7.6/10 (503 votes) |
|---|---|
| Genres | Drama, War & Politics |
| Rated | TV-MA |
| Length | 4 seasons, 30 episodes |
| Release | 2023-04-20 |
| Status | Still running |
| Latest air date | 2026-10-15 |
| Themes TMDB tags | london, england, ambassador, diplomat, marriage, politics, politician |
| People | Created by Debora Cahn. Starring Keri Russell, Rufus Sewell, Ali Ahn, Rory Kinnear |
| Streaming (US, subscription) | Netflix |
| Free with ads | No |
| Rent | No |
| Buy | No |
Watch it if
- You like to settle into a series: 4 seasons, 30 episodes
- You want it included in a subscription you may already have (Netflix)
Skip it if
- You are watching with kids: it is rated TV-MA
If you like it, try
- Designated Survivor (2016), TMDB 7.2/10
- Lioness (2023), TMDB 8.3/10
- 11.22.63 (2016), TMDB 7.8/10
- Homeland (2011), TMDB 7.6/10
Questions
Is The Diplomat worth watching?
TMDB viewers rate it 7.6/10 across 503 votes, a positive reception. That is an audience average, not a critic review, so read the synopsis and the cast to decide if it is your kind of show.
Where can I watch The Diplomat?
In the US on October 26, 2026: on Netflix with a subscription. Catalogs change often, so check the service first.
How long is The Diplomat?
4 seasons, 30 episodes.
What is The Diplomat rated?
It carries a TV-MA rating in the US.
Who is in The Diplomat?
Keri Russell, Rufus Sewell, Ali Ahn, Rory Kinnear, Ato Essandoh.
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Sources: TMDB for titles, ratings, runtimes and synopses. JustWatch (via TMDB) supplies streaming availability. Streaming lists change often. Check the service before you plan your night.