The Diplomat British TV Series (2023) – Watch Online, Release Date, Cast, Episodes, Story, Platform, Trailer, Poster, Review
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The Diplomat British TV Series Details
| Country | United Kingdom, Spain |
| Language | English, Spanish, Catalan |
| Genre | Crime, Drama, Political, Thriller |
| Season | 1 |
| Episodes | 6 |
| Release date | 28 February 2023 – present |
| Running time | 60 minutes |
| Starring | Sophie Rundle, Serena Manteghi, Dylan Brady, Laia Costa, Steven Cree, Danny Sapani, Isak Férriz, Bert Seymour, Philipp Boos |
| Created by | Ben Richards |
| Directed by | Jennie Paddon, Jill Robertson |
| Written by | Ben Richards, Lauren Klee |
| Produced by | Ken Horn, Elizabeth Binns, Jordi Utset |
| Executive producers | Philippa Collie Cousins, Simon Heath, Martin Rakusen |
| Cinematography by | Julián Elizalde, Matt North |
| Edited by | Gez Morris, Helen Murphy |
| Music by | Kormac |
| Casting by | Luci Lenox, Orla O’Connor |
| Production Design by | Mani Martínez |
| Art Direction by | Xènia Besora, Naia Barrenechea |
| Set Decoration by | Gina Bernadó Muntané, Míriam Guerra |
| Costume Design by | Sarah Ryan |
| Production Company | BBC Studios World Productions |
| Original Network | Alibi |
The Diplomat Cast & Characters
- Sophie Rundle as Laura Simmonds
- Steven Cree as Sam Henderson
- Philipp Boos as Fabian Hartmann
- Serena Manteghi as Alba Ortiz
- Dylan Brady as Carl Hyndley
- Isak Férriz as Inspector Castells
- Danny Sapani as Colin Sutherland
- Ladi Emeruwa as Tom
- Laia Costa as Mariona Cabell
- Eubha Akilade as Amy Callaghan
- Niyi Akin as Jay Sutherland
- Edon Rizvanolli as Peter van der Meer
- Clare Holman as Paula
- Mireia Vilapuig as Lola
- Lindsey Coulson as Amanda Watkins
- Sarah Paul as Gillian
- Melissa James as Gabby Hurst
- Natalie Spence as Jenna
- Paula Jornet as Ana Maria
- Richard Ridings as Richard Watkins
- Esther Hall as Sadie
- Will Attenborough as Stuart Baron
- Oliver Sánchez Murphy as Eli
- Julia Walker as Verbena
- Álex Bausá as Mateo
- Nathan Radley Ramos as Wolfe
- Juliya Efimenko as Business Woman
- Ricky Gill as Oscar Parera
- Bert Seymour as Seth Miller
- Emmy Stonelake as Gemma
- Joe Manjón as Nathan
- Roger Zanuy as Transport Worker
- Tamsin Topolski as Izzy Miller
- Megan Purvis as Kels
- Cristina Guillen as El Faro Hostess
- Carlos López Rodríguez as Felipe
- Marta Codina as Detective García
- Ariadna Llobet as Cashier
- Jorge Larumbe as Man 1
- Toro Cuenca as Dante Campaba
- Arnau Redorta as Man 2
- Pau Sastre as Priest
- Miguel Bernat Lopez as Cocktail Barman
- Stephen Boxer as Sir Gerald Forster
- Adriana Feito as Receptionist Caball i Serrat
- Óscar Giménez as Youth
- Bobby Lockwood as Eddie Hardgreaves
- Harper Towns as Clemmie
- Alfredo Tavares as Paul
- Maurice Sardison as Gala Guest
- Manuel Ortega Romero as Passerby
- Laura Euler-Rolle as Mimi
- Blanca Star Olivera as Passerby / Uncredited
- Grecia De la Paz as Foreign Office
The Diplomat Storyline
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. Mixing the roles of lawyer, counsellor and cop, Laura and Alba’s diplomatic skills are stretched to the limit by the stream of cases that walk through the Consul’s doors.
About The Diplomat British TV Series
The Diplomat is a British political thriller series, created by by Ben Richards and brought to life through the direction of Jill Robertson and Jenny Paddon. The series features a talented ensemble cast, including Sophie Rundle, Serena Manteghi, Dylan Brady, Laia Costa, Steven Cree, Danny Sapani, Isak Férriz, Bert Seymour, and Philipp Boos.
Commissioned by the British pay television channel Alibi in collaboration with BBC Studios, The Diplomat marks the third UKTV Original for Alibi, announced on 8 July 2020. Philippa Collie Cousins, the executive producer and UKTV drama commissioner, described the two central characters, Laura Simmonds and Alba Ortiz, as contrasting professional women navigating complex worlds of murder, abductions, and organized crime, while balancing their careers and personal lives. She likened the show to “The Good Wife meets Spooks for 2021,” highlighting its feisty workplace drama, sharp dialogue, thrilling crime elements, and a surprising series arc. The show promises to captivate viewers with its mix of suspense and character-driven storytelling.
In April 2022, Sophie Rundle was cast as the lead character, Laura Simmonds. Filming for the series commenced in the vibrant city of Barcelona, Spain, marking the start of what is expected to be a compelling journey into political intrigue and personal stakes.
Title conflict
In 2022, an unrelated American series with the same title, The Diplomat, was announced. Set in London, the series revolves around a new United States ambassador to the UK. It was released worldwide on Netflix on 20 April 2023, just a few weeks after the British series wrapped up its first season. According to the British newspaper i, an unnamed source close to the UK series expressed frustration with the title choice of the Netflix series, citing concerns that it could confuse viewers and complicate international rights sales, which are managed by BBC Studios. Despite the potential confusion, neither party has expressed a willingness to change the title.
The Diplomat British TV Series Release Date
The Diplomat premiered on 28 February 2023.
