The Diplomat (2023)

Series 1

The six-part series follows Laura Simmonds and her Barcelona Consul colleague and friend Alba Ortiz as they fight to protect British nationals who find themselves in trouble in the Catalan city. Mixing the roles of lawyer, counsellor and cop, Laura and Alba's diplomatic skills are stretched to the limit by the stream of cases that walk through the Consul's doors.

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6 Episodes

Episode 1
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Episode 1When the body of a British man is found in the Barcelona marina, British Consul Laura Simmonds supports a grieving father's search for answers while under pressure from new boss Sam.
Episode 2
E2
Episode 2Laura is called in to assist when a violent break-in leaves a man seriously injured and his wife missing. New evidence emerges which changes everything in the investigation of Jay's death.
Episode 3
E3
Episode 3Laura receives some unexpected help in the Sutherland investigation, despite interference. Meanwhile, Alba is left to run the office, where a straightforward case takes a surprising turn.
Episode 4
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Episode 4A British child is abducted, requiring all of Laura's diplomatic skills as she tries to support both parents during a media storm. Meanwhile, the Sutherland case takes an alarming turn.
Episode 5
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Episode 5Laura's personal and professional relationships come under strain: who can she trust now? The Consulate team deal with unreliable witnesses in a case of police violence.
Episode 6
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Episode 6Determined to get Colin the justice he deserves, Laura puts herself in danger to uncover the truth. An influencer's stalker follows her to Barcelona, with horrifying consequences.