TV series
No alliance lasts forever.
Amid an international crisis, a US diplomat contends with her high-profile job as ambassador to the UK and her strained marriage to a political star.
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Checked Nov 1, 2026
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Amid an international crisis, a US diplomat contends with her high-profile job as ambassador to the UK and her strained marriage to a political star.
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Episode 1
On an unplanned stopover at Windsor Castle, Kate grows wary of Hal and Grace's dynamic as she tries to contain the fallout from their covert actions.
Directed by Alex GravesWritten by Debora Cahn, Debora Cahn, Anna HagenGuest stars Penny Downie, Georgie Henley, Richard Dillane, Graham Miller, Rosaline Elbay, Carol Mazhuvancheril, Aidan Turner, Neil Pearson
Episode 2
A shocking security breach sends the administration into crisis as Hal assumes new duties. Trowbridge launches a manhunt, and Kate looks to the future.
Directed by Alex GravesWritten by Debora CahnGuest stars Penny Downie, Georgie Henley, Richard Dillane, Graham Miller, Rosaline Elbay, Carol Mazhuvancheril
Episode 3
A budgetary snag threatens to torpedo negotiations, with costly implications for the US. Stuart and Eidra get personal as they weigh their next move.
Directed by Liza JohnsonWritten by Jessica BrickmanGuest stars Adam Silver, Richard Dillane, Graham Miller, Carol Mazhuvancheril, Aidan Turner
Episode 4
After Hal drops a bombshell that throws the UK alliance into jeopardy, Kate faces mounting pressure to control the damage by any means necessary.
Directed by Liza JohnsonWritten by Peter NoahGuest stars Celia Imrie, Penny Downie, Richard Dillane, Graham Miller, Pandora Colin
Episode 5
Kate contends with her complicity in a stunning political shake-up, while a disenchanted Todd explores his options across the pond.
Directed by Tucker GatesWritten by Eli AttieGuest stars Miguel Sandoval, Penny Downie, Georgie Henley, Jodie Whittaker
Episode 6
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 by Tucker GatesWritten by Julianna Dudley MeagherGuest stars Miguel Sandoval, Penny Downie, Adam Silver, Graham Miller, Jodie Whittaker
Episode 7
Personal and political lives collide — and damaging secrets surface — when Kate and Hal join Grace and Todd in Italy ahead of the G7 summit.
Directed by Alex GravesWritten by Anna HagenGuest stars Graham Miller, Rosaline Elbay, Carol Mazhuvancheril
Episode 8
At a meeting of world leaders, a diplomatic breakdown edges the US closer to an international crisis — and compels Kate to make a seismic decision.
Directed by Alex GravesWritten by Debora CahnGuest stars Miguel Sandoval, Graham Miller, Rosaline Elbay, Carol Mazhuvancheril, Jodie Whittaker
Episode information updated Nov 14, 2026
Keri RussellAmbassador Kate Wyler
Rufus SewellHal Wyler
David GyasiForeign Secretary Austin Dennison
Ali AhnEidra Park
Rory KinnearPrime Minister Nicol Trowbridge
Ato EssandohStuart Hayford
Bradley WhitfordTodd Penn
Allison JanneyGrace Penn
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