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The Diplomat

6.520231 season12TV SeriesDrama

The six-part series follows Laura Simmonds and her Barcelona Consul colleague and friend Alba Ortiz as they fight to protect British nationals who find themselves in trouble in the Catalan city.

DirectorsJennie Paddon·Jill Robertson
WritersBen Richards·Lauren Klee

Where to watch

Channel 4Channel 4UKTV PlayUKTV Play
Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Episode 1
Feb 28, 2023 6.7
E2
Episode 2
Mar 7, 2023 6.3
E3
Episode 3
Mar 14, 2023 6.3
E4
Episode 4
Mar 21, 2023 6.3
E5
Episode 5
Mar 28, 2023 6.3
E6
Episode 6
Apr 4, 2023 6.7

Cast · Directed by Jennie Paddon

SRSophie Rundle
Sophie Rundle
Laura Simmonds
SCSteven Cree
Steven Cree
Sam Henderson
PBPhilipp Boos
Philipp Boos
Fabian Hartmann
SMSerena Manteghi
Serena Manteghi
Alba Ortiz
DBDylan Brady
Dylan Brady
Carl Hyndley
IFIsak Férriz
Isak Férriz
Inspector Castells
LCLaia Costa
Laia Costa
Mariona Cabell
DSDanny Sapani
Danny Sapani
Colin Sutherland

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The Diplomat — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Diplomat?

The Diplomat is streaming on Channel 4 and UKTV Play in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Diplomat on Netflix?

No, The Diplomat is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on Channel 4 and UKTV Play.

Is The Diplomat on Amazon Prime Video?

The Diplomat isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Diplomat for free?

The Diplomat is available to stream free (with ads) on Channel 4 and UKTV Play in United Kingdom.

How many seasons are in The Diplomat?

The Diplomat has 1 season in total (6 episodes). The series concluded in 2023.

Are all episodes of The Diplomat out yet?

Yes — all 6 episodes across 1 season of The Diplomat are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of The Diplomat?

No — The Diplomat ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.