Following the explosive season 2 cliffhanger, Keri Russell’s Kate has a tense new situation on her hands inThe Diplomatseason 3 trailer.The Diplomatseason 2 endedwith Kate investigating Allison Janney’s Grace Penn for her involvement in terrorist operations, only for her to become President of the United States after Michael McKean’s William Rayburn suffers a heart attack.

Just over a month after unveiling the previous new look at the upcoming season,Netflixhas released a new trailer forThe Diplomatseason 3. The video sees Kate and Hal plotting their next move as Allison Janney’s Grace rises to become the President of the United States, with Kate using her position to monitor the suspicious character.

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Footage hints that Kate is going to be watching Grace carefully, with Hal by her side as they try and discover her next moves. It also teases the arrival of Bradley Whitford’s Todd Penn, Grace’s husband, and his story involvement. The streamer also revealed thatseason 3 will premiere on October 16. Check out the new trailer below:

What The Diplomat Season 3’s New Trailer Means For The Show

The Diplomatseason 3will features Kate and Hal in their most precarious situation yet. Grace is now President, but the core couple are aware she’s also involved in the terrorist plot they’ve been investigating since season 1. This puts them in a precarious position, since they’re maintaining close relations with someone antagonistic and unpredictable who now has insurmountable power.

Thecast ofThe Diplomatwill also be expanding with Whitford’s arrival, reuniting him with Janney from their days together onThe West Wing. Based on both this trailer and previous teasers for season 3, the Penn couple are close, hinting that Todd will be just as much an adversary as Grace, even if he holds less political power.

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Our Take On The Diplomat Season 3’s Latest Trailer

Now thatThe Diplomatseason 3 has a release date, it won’t be long until more is revealed about the show’s story focus now that Grace is President. The series will clearly still see Kate and Hal trying to bring her to justice because of everything she’s involved with. But the roadblocks in their way seem like they’ll stall progress.

The Diplomatseason 3’s release date means it’s arriving a little less than a year after season 2.

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The overall plan the pair have remains unclear, as there’s plenty of moving parts to their political espionage that could go wrong. For now, though, it seemsThe Diplomatwill be focusing on this conflict wholesale, with a storyline emphasizing the ongoing plot while presenting potential new dangers for Kate and Hal along the way.

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Set within the high-stakes world of international diplomacy, The Diplomat follows the challenges and intricacies faced by an ambassador as they navigate complex geopolitical landscapes. The series explores the delicate balance between personal and professional responsibilities amidst global tensions and the pursuit of peace.