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 rushing back to London, Kate shares her suspicions about the bombing. The search is on for Lenkov — and Roylin. Eidra delivers devastating news.
Directed by Alex GravesWritten by Anna Hagen, Debora Cahn, Debora CahnGuest stars Celia Imrie, Michael McKean, Nana Mensah, Miguel Sandoval, Jess Chanliau, Pearl Mackie, Penny Downie, Adam Silver
Episode 2
Eidra helps sneak an unannounced guest into Grove's funeral, Kate realizes she might have made a bad call before the bombing, and Stuart speaks his mind.
Directed by Alex GravesWritten by Peter AckermanGuest stars Celia Imrie, Pearl Mackie, Adam Silver, Tim Delap, Kenichiro Thomson, Elijah Isaiah Cook, Maggie Daniels, Graham Miller
Episode 3
A lavish Fourth of July party gives Kate a chance to help Dennison, who sees an opportunity after the prime minister's announcement about Lenkov.
Directed by Tucker GatesWritten by Peter NoahGuest stars Celia Imrie, Nana Mensah, Pearl Mackie, Penny Downie, Adam Silver, Tim Delap, Kenichiro Thomson, Georgie Henley
Episode 4
Kate proposes a unique solution to the Roylin problem. A risky plan unfolds at the prime minister's event in Scotland. Stuart confronts his feelings.
Directed by Tucker GatesWritten by Debora Cahn, Julianna Dudley MeagherGuest stars Celia Imrie, Nana Mensah, Pearl Mackie, Adam Silver, Tim Delap, Kenichiro Thomson, Elijah Isaiah Cook, Bhav Joshi
Episode 5
Vice President Grace Penn arrives in London with an agenda — and advice — as fallout from Roylin's bombshell affects Kate's relationship with Trowbridge.
Directed by Alex GravesWritten by Anna HagenGuest stars Celia Imrie, Nana Mensah, Penny Downie, Adam Silver, Tim Delap, Elijah Isaiah Cook, Allison Janney, Clare Burt
Episode 6
Kate puts her best foot forward after pillow talk with Hal forces her to face hard truths, and Vice President Penn offers a blunt lesson in geopolitics.
Directed by Alex GravesWritten by Debora CahnGuest stars Michael McKean, Nana Mensah, Penny Downie, Adam Silver, Tim Delap, Kenichiro Thomson, Georgie Henley, Richard Dillane
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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