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.

Blowing up a main character in the final moments of Season 1 gave Netflix’s The Diplomat a cliffhanger reminiscent of those we’re used to seeing on network TV. Sure, Hal Wyler (Rufus Sewell) survived his ordeal,

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.