The Diplomat

Synopsis

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.

First Air Date: 2023-02-28

Last Air Date: 2023-04-04

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 6

Created By: Ben Richards

Networks: U&Alibi

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Top Cast

Sophie Rundle as Laura Simmonds
Steven Cree as Sam Henderson
Philipp Boos as Fabian Hartmann
Serena Manteghi as Alba Ortiz
Dylan Brady as Carl Hyndley
Isak Férriz as Inspector Castells
Laia Costa as Mariona Cabell
Danny Sapani as Colin Sutherland
Tamsin Topolski as Izzy Miller
Bobby Lockwood as Eddie Hardgreaves

Seasons

Series 1 (2023)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Episode 1 (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.
Ep. 2: Episode 2 (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.
Ep. 3: Episode 3 (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.
Ep. 4: Episode 4 (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.
Ep. 5: Episode 5 (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.
Ep. 6: Episode 6 (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.