How to watch The Diplomat TV series in Australia

In this new political thriller, Sophie Rundle (Peaky Blinders, Gentleman Jack) stars as British diplomat Laura Simmonds. Working at the British Consulate in Barcelona alongside her colleague and friend Alba Ortiz, her time in the city mostly revolves around helping British nationals who find themselves in dire straits. However, these troubles escalate into a full-scale peril sometimes, forcing Simmonds to channel her inner heroine self. 

The Diplomat TV series preview

The series follows Laura, a diplomat who works at the British Consulate in Barcelona with her colleagues Alba (Serena Manteghi), Carl (Dylan Brady), and new boss Sam (Steven Cree). Working hard to protect distressed British nationals in the Spanish city, Laura and Alba’s diplomatic skills are stretched to the limit as they function as a lawyer, counsellor, and even a detective all at once. 

With so many predicaments to resolve and incidents to deal with, Laura and her colleagues spread themselves too thin. Everyday, they tirelessly assist tourists that need their help, from lost passports, muggings, abductions, and domestic violence, they resolve these issues at the expense of their own safety. 

While Laura and her team encounter new cases each week, The Diplomat adds another layer of mystery by incorporating a long-running storyline, which follows the death of a young British barman working on a yacht. Initially believed as an unfortunate accident by the Spanish police, his father thinks otherwise. Soon Laura and Alba discover evidence linking the young man’s death to organised crime and the British security services. 

The series starring Sophie Rundle is created by Ben Richards with Jill Robertson and Jenny Paddon serving as directors. It is produced by BBC Studios and World Productions for British pay TV channel Alibi. 

The Diplomat release date Australia

The new six-part series drops in Australia, premiering on Foxtel’s BBC First channel on 14th April and then later on demand on Foxtel Now and BINGE. The rest of the episodes are slated to launch weekly on streaming TV.  

The Diplomat (2023)	Available	Streaming Services
Episode 1	14th April 2023	Foxtel Now / BINGE
Episode 2	21st April 2023	Foxtel Now / BINGE
Episode 3	28th April 2023	Foxtel Now / BINGE
Episode 4	5th May 2023	Foxtel Now / BINGE
Episode 5	12th May 2023	Foxtel Now / BINGE
Episode 6	19th May 2023	Foxtel Now / BINGE

The Diplomat (2023) trailer

You can watch The Diplomat TV show trailer here:

Which streaming services are The Diplomat on?

Australian broadcasters for the new series are Foxtel, Foxtel Now, and BINGE. Luckily, Foxtel Now and BINGE still offer a free trial for accessing everything for free. As of this writing, they’re the only confirmed streaming providers for The Diplomat 2023 series. 

Streaming Services	The Diplomat (Sophie Rundle)
Foxtel	Yes
Foxtel Now	Yes
BINGE	Yes

How to watch The Diplomat TV series on Foxtel Now

In Australia, The Diplomat TV series streams on Foxtel, specifically launching on BBC First, which is also available on Foxtel from Telstra. With Foxtel’s latest offers and deals, new customers can even save for up to 12 months on plan fees. BBC First is already part of the standard Foxtel Plus bundle.

You can also catch the premiere of the new series when you sign up for Foxtel’s streaming service, Foxtel Now. Even easier for new customers, Foxtel still offers a free 10-day trial to access everything on its platform. After your free trial period expires, the Foxtel Now base pack, called the Essentials pack, is only $25 per month.

Premium packs like Drama Extra, Sport, and Movies can be added to your base plan.

How to watch The Diplomat TV series on BINGE

In Australia, the new TV series also streams on BINGE. Fortunately, they still offer a 14-day free trialso new customers can explore heaps of shows and movies before signing up.

You can then choose from three streaming tiers to watch the best BINGE shows on demand. A Basic with Ads plan costs $10 per month and allows you to stream in HD on one device. A Standard Plan is $16 per month and enables you to enjoy standard or high definition on two devices.

The BINGE Premium Plan ($18 per month) is the last alternative, allowing you to stream on up to four screens/devices in HD. All BINGE plans come with no lock-in contracts.

How to watch The Diplomat TV series with Telstra

Foxtel and Foxtel Now can be added through Telstra, hence, Telstra customers can access these streaming platforms by simply adding their preferred service to their accounts. You can even save on plan fees for 12 months with Foxtel, while Foxtel Now from Telstra comes with free months of subscriptions.

Foxtel from Telstra (including Foxtel Now from Telstra) offers the same programming as a standard Foxtel service but is often available at a reduced monthly cost. With the Foxtel Now from Telstra offer, you can also watch the show on the move using the Foxtel Go app. 

The Diplomat TV series cast

Starring Sophie Rundle (Peaky Blinders) as Laura Simmonds, Serena Manteghi (Mrs. Wilson) as Alba Ortiz, and Dylan Brady (Coronation Street) as Carl Hyndley, The Diplomat is a new crime drama navigating shocking and complex cases on a daily basis as its protagonists fight to protect British nationals in Barcelona.

You can check out the complete cast of The Diplomat series below. 

Other shows on Foxtel Now and BINGE

The Foxtel Now and BINGE libraries offer a wide range of the best shows on TV and the latest blockbusters, which you can explore by checking out what’s on BINGE. 

When it comes to streaming awesome content, you can find similar titles when exploring what’s on Foxtel as well, since both streaming services mostly have the same TV and movie catalogue. 

Moreover, new TV shows are added each and every week so the choice is never an issue. These include smash hits like House of the Dragon, Euphoria, Succession, and many more. We have made a few more suggestions if you’re wondering what to watch now. Check them out below.

Streaming devices for Foxtel Now and BINGE

Here is a list of compatible devices for streaming on Foxtel (via Foxtel GO) and Foxtel Now.