Returning with the intense political drama, The Diplomat season 2 is all set to return in 2024, so fans don’t have to wait any longer. Created by Debora Cahn, the political thriller debuted on Netflix on April 20, 2023, with 8 episodes. The series centers on Kate Wyler, the U.S. ambassador to the U.K., who gets appointed amid an international crisis.As the story progresses, she navigates a complex political landscape to defuse the imminent danger, while also dealing with her crisis of contending with her deteriorating marriage. The first season landed Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes at 83%, and based on the reception the expectation from the sequel among fans is reaching a fever pitch.When will The Diplomat season 2 be released?The Diplomat season 2 will be released on Netflix on October 31, 2024. Unlike the previous season, the sequel will be comprising 6 episodes in total. While it is unusual why the series has reduced the episode count for season 2, it may indicate that this could be the series' final installment.However, this is just speculation, as Netflix still has to confirm whether or not there will be a season 3 of The Diplomat. Netflix renewed the series on May 2023 for a second season, just a few days after the first season premiered. Eventually, the filming kicked off the next month with locations including London.Cast & charactersAll major cast and their characters in The Diplomat season 2:Keri Russell as Kate WylerRufus Sewell as Hal WylerDavid Gyasi as UK foreign secretary Austin DennisonAllison Janney as Vice President Grace PennAto Essandoh as deputy chief of mission Stuart HayfordAli Ahn as CIA station chief Eidra ParkRory Kinnear as Nicol Trowbridge, UK prime ministerMiguel Sandoval as US secretary of state Miguel GanonNana Mensah as White House chief of staff Billie AppiahMichael McKean as US president William RayburnRecurring cast from season 1 who are likely to reprise their respective roles in the sequel:Celia Imrie as Margaret “Meg” RoylinT’Nia Miller as Dennison’s sister CeciliaPearl Mackie as AlyssePenny Downie as Frances MunningChristine Kavanagh as Gwen HempillJess Chanliau as Ronnie BuckhurstAnna Francolini as PippaRichard Dillane as Tom LibbyRupert Vansittart as Julian HoopeDavid Bark-Jones as Alistair Kemper-WhaiteBhav Joshi as Anu KapoorBijan Daneshmand as Rasoul ShahinAdam Silver as HowardGeorgie Henley as PensyJoey Eden as DanReza Diako as BasirSharif Dorani as Parham NajjarDana Haqjoo as Farid NamaziJohn Schwab as Roger PostMicky SébastianPlot summaryThe Diplomat season 2 is anticipated to bring new twists into the political drama, beginning from where it left off in the first season. As the chaotic cliffhanger of the last season set the stage for a gripping exploration of high-stakes diplomacy, Kate Wyler will be in the midst of unraveling political and personal crises, navigating escalating tensions that could reshape her future.Where to watch The Diplomat season 2?All 6 episodes of The Diplomat season 2 will be streamed exclusively on Netflix. Given that the series is a part of the Originals platform lineup, it won’t be available on any other streamer like Hulu, Max, or Apple TV.Stay tuned for more news and updates on The Diplomat season 2 and all your favorite TV shows and movies as 2024 progresses.