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 Jul 22, 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
After a hostile attack on a British vessel, seasoned diplomat Kate Wyler assumes a new role in the UK that puts her skills — and marriage — to the test.
Directed by Simon Cellan JonesWritten by Debora CahnGuest stars Celia Imrie, Michael McKean, Nana Mensah, Miguel Sandoval, Jess Chanliau, Pearl Mackie, Penny Downie, Adam Silver
Episode 2
As new details about the bombing emerge, Kate struggles to see eye-to-eye with Hal. Prime Minister Trowbridge's fiery remarks at a funeral cause a stir.
Directed by Simon Cellan JonesWritten by Peter NoahGuest stars Celia Imrie, Miguel Sandoval, Jess Chanliau, Pearl Mackie, Penny Downie, Adam Silver, Tim Delap, Kenichiro Thomson
Episode 3
At Winfield, President Rayburn's plans in the Gulf have the staff on edge as tensions between a determined Hal and a strong-willed Kate come to a head.
Directed by Andrew BernsteinWritten by Debora CahnGuest stars Michael McKean, Nana Mensah, Jess Chanliau, Pearl Mackie, Penny Downie, Tim Delap, Kenichiro Thomson, Georgie Henley
Episode 4
As Rayburn's rep takes a hit, Kate drops in on Dennison's private meeting at the UK Foreign Office and learns startling information about the attack.
Directed by Andrew BernsteinWritten by Amanda Johnson-ZetterströmGuest stars Jess Chanliau, Pearl Mackie, Penny Downie, Tim Delap, Kenichiro Thomson, Freddie Stabb, Elijah Isaiah Cook, Sharif Dorani
Episode 5
Tempers flare at Chevening House, where an unexpected guest's arrival sends Kate and Dennison scrambling for a resolution. Hal makes a new connection.
Directed by Liza JohnsonWritten by Mia Chung, Anna Hagen, Debora Cahn, Mia ChungGuest stars Jess Chanliau, Pearl Mackie, Tim Delap, Kenichiro Thomson, T'Nia Miller, Rupert Vansittart, David Bark-Jones, Bhav Joshi
Episode 6
To appease Trowbridge, Kate seeks Hal's help with a high-profile visitor and consults an informed source in secret as complicated feelings begin to grow.
Directed by Liza JohnsonWritten by Anna HagenGuest stars Celia Imrie, Miguel Sandoval, Jess Chanliau, Pearl Mackie, Richard Dillane, T'Nia Miller, Rupert Vansittart, David Bark-Jones
Episode 7
After a sit-down with a Russian ambassador leads to new intel and mixed messages, Kate takes a trip to the Oval Office and reconnects with an old friend.
Directed by Alex GravesWritten by Peter NoahGuest stars Michael McKean, Nana Mensah, Miguel Sandoval, Jess Chanliau, Pearl Mackie, Adam Silver, Tim Delap, Kenichiro Thomson
Episode 8
In London, Hal's actions cause friction as Kate heads to Paris with Dennison to get a handle on the Lenkov situation, which soon takes a shocking turn.
Directed by Alex GravesWritten by Debora CahnGuest stars Celia Imrie, Nana Mensah, Jess Chanliau, Pearl Mackie, Adam Silver, Georgie Henley, Simon Chandler, Micky Sébastian
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Keri RussellAmbassador Kate Wyler
Rufus SewellHal Wyler
David GyasiForeign Secretary Austin Dennison
Ali AhnEidra Park
Rory KinnearPrime Minister Nicol Trowbridge
Ato EssandohStuart Hayford
Celia ImrieMeg Roylin
Nana MensahBillie Appiah
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