Keri Russell as Kate Wyler in a prestigious hall in The Diplomat custom image Netflix’s The Diplomat continues to excel and has even improved in season 2. The show tells the story of Kate Wyler (Keri Russell), a diplomat to the United Kingdom. The ambassador is constantly forced to balance her political career with her personal life, while also facing multiple international crises. The Diplomat season 2 continued season 1’s narrative, but it also added more tension between Kate and her husband, Hal (Rufus Sewell).

While season 1 had an 84% Tomatometer score on Rotten TomAll Postsatoes, season 2 has raised it to a 92% mark. That is still not the most significant jump, as the audience-directed Popcornmeter has had a much larger leap. After season 1’s disappointing 55% mark, the sophomore season jumped 34% to an 89% score. The show now has overall scores of 88% and 72%, respectively.

Title
Tomatometer
Popcornmeter

The Diplomat season 1
84%
55%

The Diplomat season 2
92%
89%

The Diplomat (overall)
88%
72%

Why You Should Watch The Diplomat

The Diplomat Turns Complicated Politics Into A Fun Romp

 

Celia Imrie as Meg Roylin in The Diplomat season 2, episode 3 Simon Chandler as Merritt Grove in The Diplomat season 1, episode 8 Ali Ahn as Eidra Park, Sam Douglas as Roman Lenkov and Keri Russell as Kate Wyler in The Diplomat season 2, episode 3 Allison Janney as Grace Penn in The Diplomat season 2 episode 4 Celia Imrie as Meg Roylin in The Diplomat season 2, episode 2 Celia Imrie as Meg Roylin in The Diplomat season 2, episode 3 Simon Chandler as Merritt Grove in The Diplomat season 1, episode 8 Ali Ahn as Eidra Park, Sam Douglas as Roman Lenkov and Keri Russell as Kate Wyler in The Diplomat season 2, episode 3 Allison Janney as Grace Penn in The Diplomat season 2 episode 4 Celia Imrie as Meg Roylin in The Diplomat season 2, episode 2

If the Rotten Tomatoes score was not enough to prove the show’s worth, the Netflix show has earned accolades for its portrayal of the lives of diplomats. While real-world ambassadors do not necessarily experience situations as suspenseful as The Diplomat‘s HMS Courageous attack, the stakes constantly provide a breathtaking sense of adventure. Every character has substantial narratives that provide drama and intrigue to every scene. The story is not quite as realistic as The West Wing or other Aaron Sorkin shows, but the political thriller is still worth a watch if only to see what absurdity comes next.

Its unique and ridiculous take on politics makes it a must-watch.

Considering the enormous leap in the Popcornmeter score, it is certainly worth revisiting the show, even if season 1 was disappointing. The quality of the show massively improved, and every member of the cast now has an important role in the narrative. The Diplomat‘s shocking season 2 cliffhanger is part of the reason for its success, as it left reviewers desperate for more. Never before has the show been so exciting. Its unique and ridiculous take on politics makes it a must-watch.

Our Take On The Diplomat’s Success

Word-Of-Mouth Could Provide Higher Viewership

Celia Imrie as Margaret Roylin sitting in The Diplomat season 2 episode 4

The Rotten Tomatoes score marks a massive change for the show and represents a much-needed shift in audience’s perspective. The Diplomat season 3 has already been confirmed, which means that the cliffhanger ending will receive a resolution. Anyone who has shied away from the show due to quality concerns or worries about cancelation can rest assured that those issues have already been addressed. The series is worth revisiting, and its Rotten Tomatoes improvement is proof.