Renewal and Filming
Netflix gave the series an early renewal before confirming it officially. Filming started in the summer of 2024. The show later moved production to New York City. The official update was shared on January 30, 2025, during the Next on Netflix event. A first look at Season 3 was revealed during the announcement.
Cast
Bradley Whitford has been confirmed to join the cast. He will reunite with Allison Janney, his former co-star from The West Wing. Nathan Wiley and Mercer Boffey are also expected to appear in Season 3. They will likely play Agent Crocker and the Deputy Chief of Staff, respectively.
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Season 3 Episode Count
Season 2 had only six episodes. That decision was made by the showrunner. Season 3 will return to the eight-episode count seen in Season 1. Filming quietly wrapped in mid-to-late March 2025. Although the initial schedule aimed to finish by March 20, the work ended earlier than expected. Crew members shared updates confirming completion.
Netflix released the titles of the eight upcoming episodes. These are Arden, Birdwatchers, Emperor Dead, Last Dance At The Country Club, PNG, Schrodinger’s Wife, Shinnecocks and The Riderless Horse.
Production Team
The writing team includes Debora Cahn (episodes 301 and 308), Anna Hagen (302), Eli Attie (303), Jessica Brickman (304), Peter Noah (305), Peter Ackerman (306), and Julianna Dudley Meagher (307). Alex Graves will return as a director.
Future of the Series
There is no confirmation about a Season 4 yet. Given the lower response to Season 2, the future of the series remains uncertain.
FAQs
When will The Diplomat Season 3 be released?
The Diplomat Season 3 is scheduled to release in 2025, although Netflix has not shared an exact date yet.
How many episodes will be in Season 3 of The Diplomat?
Season 3 will have eight episodes, matching the number of episodes in the show’s first season.