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The Diplomat•Season 4•Episode 6

The Dead

9.1/10 · 4 votesOct 15, 202654 min

Ranked #2 of 8 in Season 4•+0.3 vs season avg

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When a dangerous adversary makes its move, Grace issues a hard-line threat to the prime minister, forcing Kate to reckon with her role as the messenger.

Directed byTucker Gates

Written byJulianna Dudley Meagher

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Season 4 Episodes8

Windsor

Redcoats

The Typo

Pagliacci

Special Envoy

The Dead

Phony Negroni

Warships

Cast8

Keri Russell

Ambassador Kate Wyler

Rufus Sewell

Hal Wyler

Ali Ahn

Eidra Park

Rory Kinnear

Prime Minister Nicol Trowbridge

Ato Essandoh

Stuart Hayford

Bradley Whitford

Todd Penn

Allison Janney

President Grace Penn

Nana Mensah

Billie Appiah

Crew2

Tucker Gates

Director

Julianna Dudley Meagher

Writer

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Episode Summary

"The Dead" is episode 6 of The Diplomat season 4. It scored 9.1/10 from 4 votes, ranking #2 of 8 episodes this season (season average 8.8). Directed by Tucker Gates and written by Julianna Dudley Meagher, it aired on October 15, 2026.

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