Where Can I Watch ‘The Diplomat’ Season 3? 

Fans of The Diplomat, we have never been so back.

It’s been an agonizing 12 months since the ending of Season 2 left us wondering how Kate (Keri Russell) and Hal (Rufus Sewell) will move forward after the shocking and sudden death of President Rayburn (Michael McKean), which may or may not be the result of Hal telling him that Vice President Grace Penn (Allison Janney) inadvertently killed dozens of British sailors. It certainly didn’t help, that’s for sure.

Now back for Season 3, the Debora Cahn drama will have to introduce a new president in a “terribly flawed” woman, as Kate describes Penn in the Season 3 trailer. The series will also welcome the new POTUS’ husband, Todd Penn, played by Janney’s own costar from The West Wing, Bradley Whitford. Clearly, there is a lot to look forward to.

So, when can we expect this long-awaited and glorious reunion of The West Wing to hit our Netflix accounts? We need it now! Keep reading to find out when exactly you can press play on The Diplomat Season 3 on Netflix.

When Does The Diplomat Season 3 Premiere on Netflix?

The third season of The Diplomat premieres on Netflix on Thursday, October 16.

What Time Does The Diplomat Season 3 Premiere?

All new episodes will drop at 12 a.m. PST/3 a.m. EST on Netflix on October 16.

How Many Episodes Are in The Diplomat Season 3?

In total, there are eight new heart-dropping episodes in The Diplomat Season 3, each roughly one hour long. This matches the first two seasons, which also boasted eight episodes apiece.

How Do I Watch The Diplomat on Netflix?

If you are a Netflix subscriber, the good news is that all you have to do in order to watch is tune in at 12 a.m. PST when the new season drops and press play. Not a subscriber yet? No worries.

Netflix offers three subscription plans to fit your streaming needs. The plans start at $7.99/month for standard with ads and go up to $24.99/month for unlimited ad-free streaming in up to 4K UHD quality.

How Did Season 2 of The Diplomat End?

Season 2 of The Diplomat ended with Secret Service agents running to retrieve Vice President Grace Penn after President Rayburn dropped dead of a heart attack while on the phone with Hal. His death, which came just seconds after Hal told him that his own VP was behind the attack on the HMS Courageous, clears the way for Grace to become POTUS, which is anything but convenient for Kate and Hal, who know about her treacherous act.

What Is The Diplomat Season 3 About?

The Diplomat Season 3 picks up right from the end of Season 2 with Grace Penn being inaugurated as the next President of the U.S., much to the dismay of Kate and Hal, who wonder what their own future looks like with a rogue figure as the leader of the free world.

Will There Be a Season 4 of The Diplomat on Netflix?

Netflix is all in on this political thriller. Before Season 3 of The Diplomat dropped on the streaming service, the show was picked up for a fourth season, with Janney and Whitford both being upped to series regulars for the next installment. Production on the next season is expected to commence in November.

The first two seasons of The Diplomat are currently streaming on Netflix.