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The Diplomat

The Diplomat

122023•6.2/10
Drama

Ratings

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6.2/10(17)

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.

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Production

BBC Studios, UKTV, World Productions

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

February 28, 2023

Last Aired

April 4, 2023

Networks

U&Alibi

Created By

Ben Richards

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
US
No providers available for this region.
Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Episode 1
E1
Episode 1
Air date: 2023-02-28
When the body of a British man is found in the Barcelona marina, British Consul Laura Simmonds supports a grieving father's search for answers while under pressure from new boss Sam.
Episode 2
E2
Episode 2
Air date: 2023-03-07
Laura is called in to assist when a violent break-in leaves a man seriously injured and his wife missing. New evidence emerges which changes everything in the investigation of Jay's death.
Episode 3
E3
Episode 3
Air date: 2023-03-14
Laura receives some unexpected help in the Sutherland investigation, despite interference. Meanwhile, Alba is left to run the office, where a straightforward case takes a surprising turn.
Episode 4
E4
Episode 4
Air date: 2023-03-21
A British child is abducted, requiring all of Laura's diplomatic skills as she tries to support both parents during a media storm. Meanwhile, the Sutherland case takes an alarming turn.
Episode 5
E5
Episode 5
Air date: 2023-03-28
Laura's personal and professional relationships come under strain: who can she trust now? The Consulate team deal with unreliable witnesses in a case of police violence.
Episode 6
E6
Episode 6
Air date: 2023-04-04
Determined to get Colin the justice he deserves, Laura puts herself in danger to uncover the truth. An influencer's stalker follows her to Barcelona, with horrifying consequences.

Cast

Sophie Rundle

Sophie Rundle

Laura Simmonds

Steven Cree

Steven Cree

Sam Henderson

Philipp Boos

Philipp Boos

Fabian Hartmann

Serena Manteghi

Serena Manteghi

Alba Ortiz

Dylan Brady

Dylan Brady

Carl Hyndley

Isak Férriz

Isak Férriz

Inspector Castells

Laia Costa

Laia Costa

Mariona Cabell

Danny Sapani

Danny Sapani

Colin Sutherland

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