Warning: Spoilers ahead forThe Diplomatseason 2.The Diplomatseason 3 could feature a surprising villain, played by an actor who has done surprisingly little so far. Although there were several bit players inThe Diplomatseason 2’s cast,this particular figure has a strong connection to Keri Russell’s Kate Wyler, and their role so far suggests they could become far more prominent inThe Diplomatseason 3’s story. If Theending ofThe Diplomatseason 2is anything to go by, the future of the Netflix political drama is looking very exciting.
Kate’s Vice Presidential aspirations took a huge hit inThe Diplomatseason 2, episode 6, “Dreadnought.” Although the newly-ascendedGrace Penn (Allison Janney)could still appoint Kate as her second-in-command, it would be more of a twisted power move than anything else. As such,it remains unclear what showrunner Debora Cahn has in storefor the future of Russell’s character. However, Cahn may have hidden clues to a major upcoming twist in the first two seasons.
Laurel Lefkow As Carole Lengetti Has Done Almost Nothing In The Diplomat So Far
Carole has served as Kate’s VERY occasional confidante
Carole Lengetti has appeared in just two episodes ofThe Diplomatso far - one in each of the available seasons. Laurel Lefkow’s character seems to have a relatively close friendship with Kate due to their shared professional history. The show hasn’t gone into great detail about their dynamic, but the conversations they have tease an immense level of trust and respect for one another. In short,Carole could be far more important inThe Diplomatseason 3than many might expect.
The Diplomat Season 2 Finale’s Huge Twist Was Foreshadowed Over 1 Year Ago And You Didn’t Notice It
The Diplomat season 2 ended very dramatically, but one of its biggest moments was teased in the Netflix political drama’s inaugural outing.
After debuting inThe Diplomatseason 1, episode 2, “Don’t Call it a Kidnapping,” Carole doesn’t return untilThe Diplomatseason 2 finale, when she comes to stay with Kate at Winfield House.It’s tough to believe that Carole is as much a side character as she initially seems, especially with Kate inviting her to be a guest at her UK place of residence. As such, it’s not an unreasonable assumption that Lefkow’s workload will increase in the next batch of episodes.
What Carole’s Bigger Role In The Diplomat Season 3 Could Be
Carole may not be the ally she appears to be (at least, not to Kate)
ShowrunnerDebora Cahn continues to tease the possibility that Kate will still become Vice PresidentinThe Diplomatseason 3. If so, Russell’s character will need to rely on the people she trusts more than ever, especially under President Penn’s leadership. Therefore,Carole could become one of the few people that Kate can confide inand turn to for advice - especially with how much of a loose canon Rufus Sewell’s Hal Wyler can be.
Clever The Diplomat Season 3 Theory Claims Season 2’s Biggest Twist Was A Lie
The Diplomat season 2 was filled with surprising twists and turns, but one of the biggest moments could easily have been faked by two characters.
Alternatively,it could be that Carole has been in Grace Penn’s back pocket all along, which would be an incredibly hurtful twist for Kate. It’s arguably too coincidental that Lefkow’s character showed up just as Kate started to suspect something was more than a little awry with what was going on with the attack on the HMS Courageous. So, it remains a possibility that Carole could have been dispatched by Grace to keep an eye on Kate during the investigation that has taken up most ofThe Diplomat’s story so far.
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Set within the high-stakes world of international diplomacy, The Diplomat follows the challenges and intricacies faced by an ambassador as they navigate complex geopolitical landscapes. The series explores the delicate balance between personal and professional responsibilities amidst global tensions and the pursuit of peace.
