The Diplomat editor Gary Levy tells IndieWire about the late-in-the-day choice to end the season on a close-up on Allison Janney as the VP.

Showrunner Debora Cahn explains why she wanted to bring the source of the attack on the British warship that kicks off the series back to someone "who we don't think is bad" and the real-life inspirations behind Allison Janney's vice president dressing down Keri Russell's character.