“It’s OFFICIAL — the wait is almost over. The Diplomat returns with its most explosive season yet, and Kate Wyler is at the center of the storm. As international tensions threaten to ignite and secrets threaten to shatter alliances, one wrong move could change the world forever. But the real danger? The battle inside her own personal life as it begins to unravel under crushing pressure. Political intrigue. High-stakes diplomacy. Twists you won’t see coming. This is the season that could redefine everything — and it’s coming much sooner than you think.”

“The Diplomat” has been renewed for Season 3 weeks ahead of the show’s Season 2 premiere.

The Netflix political drama is premiering its second season on Oct. 31. Production on the third season is now underway in London and New York. The news was officially confirmed by Netflix chief content officer Bela Bajaria on stage at the Bloomberg Screentime Conference in Los Angeles.

Keri Russell leads the cast of “The Diplomat,” with Rufus Sewell, Allison Janney, David Gyasi, Ali Ahn, Rory Kinnear and Ato Essandoh also starring.

“After an amazing summer shooting in the UK, we brought London home to NY,” said series creator Debora Cahn. “Best of both worlds — filming in Brooklyn. We love doing this. We’re so excited to get to keep going.”

“THe Diplomat” originally debuted on Netflix in April 2023 to strong critical and audience acclaim. Russell was nominated for both an Emmy and Golden Globe for Season 1, with the show itself picking up a Golden Globe nod for best drama series among several other accolades.

In addition to creating the series, Cahn serves as showrunner and executive producer on “The Diplomat.” Russell executive produces in addition to starring. Janice Williams and Alex Graves also executive produce.

The official description for Season 2 states:

“A deadly explosion in the heart of London shatters US Ambassador Kate Wyler’s world (Russell). Struggling to rebuild the lives that broke and the team that split apart, Kate’s worst fears unfold: The attack that brought her to the UK didn’t come from a rival nation, it came from inside the British government. As Kate chases the truth, her only real ally is her almost-ex-husband Hal Wyler (Sewell), very much alive, and very much involved. She faces a fraught marriage, a complex dynamic with British Foreign Secretary Austin Dennison (Gyasi), and a threatening visit from Vice President Grace Penn (Janney).”

Whitford joins the cast as President Grace Penn’s husband, Todd Penn. Russell, Sewell, Gyasi, Ali Ahn, Janney, Rory Kinnear and Ato Essandoh will return for new episodes. Additional cast members include Celia Imrie, Michael McKean, Nana Mensah and Miguel Sandoval.

Debora Cahn created “The Diplomat” and is executive produced by Janice Williams, Keri Russell, Alex Graves, Peter Noah and Eli Attie.