An acclaimed Netflix political thriller is back on UK TV after 12 months away, with its third season already receiving high praise.

The Diplomat, which began in 2023, follows the story of Kate Wyler, the US ambassador to the UK, and the high-stakes world of foreign policy and international relations.

Kate is played by five-time Emmy winner Keri Russell, while her husband and fellow politician Hal is played by Laurence Olivier winner Rufus Sewell.

Season three was dropped on Netflix on Thursday, October 16, and it’s left TV fans and critics wondering if it might be the best season of the show thus far.

The series was initially received warmly by critics, with its first season – consisting of eight episodes – earning a respectable score of 84% on Rotten Tomatoes.

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