According to the show’s creator,Netflixwas not happy with one major decision made duringThe DiplomatSeason 2.

And while the series received rave reviews yet again, it seems Netflix still was not satisfied.

“It was my decision,“theDiplomatcreative remarked.

The Diplomat Netflix

“They wanted the full eight:”

“It was my decision.

[Netflix] was not happy.

They wanted the full eight.

Keri Russell as Kate Wyler and Rory Kinnear as Nicol Trowbridge standing in an office in The Diplomat

I was really tired.”

It felt like there wasnt enough time to turn around eight of them.

It was a lot to do in what appeared to be a short period of time.”

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Why Was Netflix Unhappy With The Diplomat Season 2?

Netflix runs on a business of minutes.

The more minutes streamed, the better.

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It may have also had to do with the politically charged nature of the show.

Luckily forThe Diplomat, it already had a Season 3 renewal heading into the release of Season 2.

The Diplomatis now streaming on Netflix.

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