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The Diplomat
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About American television series created by Debora Cahn
Genres political thriller, drama
Created by Debora Cahn
Starring Allison Janney, Keri Russell, Rufus Sewell, Bradley Whitford, Aidan Turner, Michael McKean, Rory Kinnear, Celia Imrie
Length 4 seasons, 30 episodes, 56 min each
Network Netflix
Country United States
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