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The Diplomat S3E1 — Emperor Dead
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The Diplomat•Season 3•Episode 1

Emperor Dead

8.4/10 · 1,754 votesOct 16, 202542 min

Ranked #1 of 8 in Season 3•+0.5 vs season avg

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Amid a growing constitutional crisis, the staff scrambles to stage an impromptu inauguration, while Hal exploits the chaos behind the scenes.

Directed byAlex Graves
Written byDebora Cahn
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Keri Russell

Keri Russell

Ambassador Kate Wyler

Rufus Sewell

Rufus Sewell

Hal Wyler

David Gyasi

David Gyasi

Foreign Secretary Austin Dennison

Ali Ahn

Ali Ahn

Eidra Park

Rory Kinnear

Rory Kinnear

Prime Minister Nicol Trowbridge

Ato Essandoh

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Stuart Hayford

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Debora Cahn

Debora Cahn

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Alex Graves

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Julian Court

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Agnès Challe-Grandits

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Giorgio Scali

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Serrantos Madimenos

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Episode Summary

"Emperor Dead" is episode 1 of The Diplomat season 3. It scored 8.4/10 from 1,754 votes, ranking #1 of 8 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Alex Graves and written by Debora Cahn, it aired on October 16, 2025.

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