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The Diplomat S3E3 — The Riderless Horse
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The Diplomat•Season 3•Episode 3

The Riderless Horse

7.8/10 · 1,392 votesOct 16, 202552 min

Ranked #5 of 8 in Season 3•−0.1 vs season avg

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As the nation pauses to mourn, Grace considers the framework of her administration. Private strain threatens Kate and Hal's polished public image.

Directed byTucker Gates
Written byEli Attie
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Keri Russell

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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

Ato Essandoh

Stuart Hayford

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Julian Court

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Tucker Gates

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Agnès Challe-Grandits

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Eli Attie

Writer

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Gavin Finney

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Episode Summary

"The Riderless Horse" is episode 3 of The Diplomat season 3. It scored 7.8/10 from 1,392 votes, ranking #5 of 8 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Tucker Gates and written by Eli Attie, it aired on October 16, 2025.

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