The Diplomat The Cinderella Thing (Season 1, Episode 1)
TV-MA
TV Episode | 51 min | Comedy, Drama, Thriller

The Diplomat

The Cinderella Thing (Season 1, Episode 1)

TV-MA

TV Episode | 51 min | Comedy, Drama, Thriller

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.

Showrunner

Debora Cahn

Director

Simon Cellan Jones

Writers

Debora Cahn (created by) (written by) | Mia Chung (executive story editor)

Producers

Debora Cahn | Russ Hammonds | Amanda Johnson-Zetterström | Daniel Toland

Composers

Nathan Barr | Dimitri Smith

Cinematographer

Editor

Casting Director

Production Designer

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Edit Released

Updated Apr 20, 2023

Release date

Apr 20, 2023 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy Award. Another 3 wins & 21 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
41 cast members

Name	Known for
Keri Russell Ambassador Kate Wyler Ambassador Kate Wyler See fewer	Mission: Impossible III (2006)
Rufus Sewell Hal Wyler Hal Wyler See fewer	Dark City (1998)
David Gyasi Foreign Secretary Austin Dennison Foreign Secretary Austin Dennison See fewer	Interstellar (2014)
Ali Ahn Eidra Park Eidra Park See fewer	Agatha All Along (2024)
Rory Kinnear Prime Minister Nicol Trowbridge Prime Minister Nicol Trowbridge See fewer	The Imitation Game (2014)
Ato Essandoh Stuart Heyford Stuart Heyford See fewer	Jason Bourne (I) (2016)
Celia Imrie Margaret Roylin Margaret Roylin See fewer	The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2011)
Michael McKean President William Rayburn President William Rayburn See fewer	This Is Spinal Tap (1984)
Nana Mensah Billie Appiah Billie Appiah See fewer	Queen of Glory (2021)
Miguel Sandoval Secretary of State Miguel Ganon Secretary of State Miguel Ganon See fewer	Sharp Objects (2018)
Jess Chanliau Ronnie Ronnie See fewer	The Diplomat (II) (2023)
Pearl Mackie Alysse Alysse See fewer	Doctor Who (2005)
Penny Downie Frances Munning Frances Munning See fewer	Invictus (2009)
Adam Silver Howard Howard See fewer	The Diplomat (II) (2023)
Tim Delap Byron Byron See fewer	The Huntsman: Winter's War (2016)
Kenichiro Thomson Martin Martin See fewer	The Diplomat (II) (2023)
Georgie Henley Pensy Pensy See fewer	The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005)
Christine Kavanagh Gwen Hempill Gwen Hempill See fewer	Doctor Who (1963)
Tom Mordell Johnny Regis Johnny Regis See fewer	The Diplomat (II) (2023)
Ro Kumar Ryan Lutt Ryan Lutt See fewer	Traces (2019)
Tegan Farrelly Emily Carrollton Emily Carrollton See fewer	The Diplomat (II) (2023)
Simon Ludders Owen Owen See fewer	Miss Scarlet & the Duke (2020)
Anna Francolini Pippa Pippa See fewer	Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023)
Amy Manson Giselle Giselle See fewer	The Nevers (2021)
Mark Beauchamp Jonathan Jonathan See fewer	In the Shadows (X)
Freddie Stabb Lucinda Lucinda See fewer	The Witcher (2019)
Gareth Brierley Mr. Abbott Mr. Abbott See fewer	People Show 138: Last Day (2020)
David Buttle Police Officer Police Officer See fewer	Slow Horses (2022)
Joey Eden Dan Dan See fewer	The Diplomat (II) (2023)
Pierre Bergman Mourner (uncredited) Mourner (uncredited) See fewer	Ted Lasso (2020)
Sharon Forbes Gala guest (uncredited) Gala guest (uncredited) See fewer	Fredo Feat. Dave: Money Talks (2021)
Sue King-Spear Grieving woman (uncredited) Grieving woman (uncredited) See fewer	The Diplomat (II) (2023)
Jon Moore Kate's driver (uncredited) Kate's driver (uncredited) See fewer	Assassin's Creed (2016)
Vlad Muresan Photographer (uncredited) Photographer (uncredited) See fewer	Sunday Feels (2023)
Hiten Patel US Embassy Staff (uncredited) US Embassy Staff (uncredited) See fewer	Animal (I) (2023)
Amore Psiche White House Staff (uncredited) White House Staff (uncredited) See fewer	Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story (2023)
Zoltan Rencsar Journalist (uncredited) Journalist (uncredited) See fewer	The Swimmers (2022)
Deborah Rock Memorial Attendee (uncredited) Memorial Attendee (uncredited) See fewer	D Is for Detroit (2022)
Robert James Smith Security (uncredited) Security (uncredited) See fewer	Mickey 17 (2025)
PJ Wallace Diplomatic House Waiter with Direction (uncredited) Diplomatic House Waiter with Direction (uncredited) See fewer	Surprised by Oxford (2023)
Andy Willis Photographer (uncredited) Photographer (uncredited) See fewer	Britain from Above (2008)