The Diplomat returns for season four to critical acclaim

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Netflix's political drama The Diplomat has returned for season four, with critics calling it the show's best outing to date.

Netflix's political drama The Diplomat returned on Thursday with season four. Critics have called it the show's best outing to date, with particular praise for the cast, writing and dialogue. Keri Russell and Rufus Sewell reprise their roles as Kate and Hal Wyler, married political powerhouses, alongside West Wing alumni Allison Janney and Bradley Whitford.

Reviewers highlighted the show's sharp writing, with one noting that 'the show with the best-written dialogue on TV just got even sharper'. The season raises the stakes in the fictional world events it portrays, with one critic observing that the season four premiere ends with 'the kind of twist you'd usually expect to see at the end of a season', suggesting the writers are escalating their dramatic moments.

When discussing the new season, Russell and Sewell acknowledged the show's trademark instability in their characters' relationship. They described the season as 'another rollercoaster' for Kate and Hal, with the new episodes featuring numerous fights and make-ups alongside major geopolitical developments.

How it is being reported

• Keri Russell and Rufus Sewell Break Down ‘The Diplomat’ Season 4’s Shocking Start And End And Defend The Grossness of Hal Wearing Shoes In BedIt's another rollercoaster of a season for The Diplomat!New York Post · 15 Oct, 16:30
• Critics Are All Saying The Same Thing As The Diplomat Returns For Season 4Anyone concerned that The Diplomat might struggle to live up to its past greatness can breathe a sigh of relief. The Netflix political drama returned on Thursday morning, with critics clambering to hail it as the show’s best outing to date. Keri Russell and Rufus Sewell are back in action in the new run of episodes, where they’re once again joined by The West Wing alum Allison Janney and Bradley Whitford , with early reviews heaping praise on the whole cast as well as the writing and dialogue in the new instalments. Keri Russell and Rufus Sewell in The Diplomat season 4 Here’s a selection of…HuffPost UK · 15 Oct, 08:44

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