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The Diplomat S3E5 — Birdwatchers
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The Diplomat•Season 3•Episode 5

Birdwatchers

7.5/10 · 1,350 votesOct 16, 202543 min

Ranked #7 of 8 in Season 3•−0.4 vs season avg

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Forced to play the perfect couple, Kate and Hal confront a looming problem in international waters and a development that could torpedo U.S. credibility.

Directed byLiza Johnson
Written byPeter Noah
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Cast6

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

Ato Essandoh

Stuart Hayford

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Peter Noah

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Liza Johnson

Liza Johnson

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Julian Court

Director of Photography

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Agnès Challe-Grandits

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Giorgio Scali

Director of Photography

Xander Turian

Xander Turian

Stunts

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Episode Summary

"Birdwatchers" is episode 5 of The Diplomat season 3. It scored 7.5/10 from 1,350 votes, ranking #7 of 8 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Liza Johnson and written by Peter Noah, it aired on October 16, 2025.

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