WARNING: SPOILERS ahead for The Diplomat season 2.
The person behind the car explosion that killed Ronnie and Merritt Groveat the end ofThe Diplomatseason 1 is finally revealed. Keri Russell leads thecast ofThe Diplomatseason 2along withRufus Sewell as her husband Hal, David Gyasi as Foreign Secretary Austin Dennison, Ali Ahn as CIA operative Eidra Park, and Rory Kinnear as Prime Minister Nicol Trowbridge. The series picks up after the events ofThe Diplomatseason 1’s ending, which left the lives of Hal, Ato Essandoh’s Stuart, and Jess Chanliau’s Ronnie up in the air.
Keri Russell received an Emmy nomination for her roleas U.S. Ambassador Kate Wyler inThe Diplomatseason 1. The series introduces a handful of new characters, most notably Allison Janey’s Vice President Grace Penn, while narrowing its focus on those responsible for thecar explosion that killed Merritt Groveand the missile attack on the HMS Courageous, two of thebiggest curveballs ofThe Diplomatseason 1.The Diplomatwas created by Debora Chan (The West Wing,Grey’s Anatomy,Homeland).
All 6 episodes ofThe Diplomatseason 2 are now available exclusively on Netflix.
Stendig Set Off The Car Bomb That Killed Merritt Grove & Ronnie Buckhurst
Margaret Roylin instructed Stendig to set up the explosion to silence Grove
A far-right Member of Parliament named Lenny Stendig was the one who set up the bomb in Merritt Grove’s car. Clearly, Stendig had intended only to take out his fellow MP Grove, and not Ronnie or any other American diplomatic staff member, in order to silence Grove once and for all.Stendig feared that Grove would tell Hal and the Americans everything about their Roman Lenkov plot, which also involved Margaret Roylin (Celia Imrie) pulling strings behind Prime Minister Trowbridge’s back.
The Diplomat Season 2 Interview: Keri Russell & Rufus Sewell Hash Out Their Differing Perspectives On Playing Politics
The Diplomat stars Keri Russell and Rufus Sewell break down Hal’s idea about “the cost of doing business” and Kate’s reaction to it in season 2.
Because Grove had begun to develop a guilty conscience, Stendig (who has yet to be depicted onscreen in the series) had no other choice but to prevent him from revealing the truth.Although Stendig set up the hit on Grove, it was Roylin who orchestrated it in the first place. Initially, it appears that Roylin is taking orders from Prime Minister Trowbirdge or is acting independently to protect his false flag operation to unite Scotland and England to gain political favor. Ultimately, Trowbridge was left completely in the dark as Roylin’s orders came directly from U.S. Vice President Grace Penn, unbeknownst to U.S. President Rayburn.
Why Merritt Grove Was Killed In The Diplomat
Grove was going to inform the U.S. about Roylin & Penn’s Lenkov plot
Member of Parliament Merritt Grove was one of the co-conspirators who hired Roman Lenkov to attack the HMS Courageous.Grove and Stendig were both in on it with Margaret Roylin, who was working with U.S. Vice President Grace Pennfor the greater good of the Western nations. Grove was going to leak this information to Hal, who would have told Kate and would have ended up in the White House, which is exactly what ended up happening at the end ofThe Diplomatseason 2. The true mastermind of the Lenkov plot was Grace Penn, who will be sworn in as U.S. President inThe Diplomatseason 3 following Rayburn’s death.
The Diplomat Season 2 Interview: Stars Ali Ahn & David Gyasi Break Down “The Cost Of Doing Business”
The Diplomat season 2 picks up after an explosive finale, and stars Ali Ahn and David Gyasi tease where Eidra and Dennison stand after the fact.
The Diplomat
Cast
Set within the high-stakes world of international diplomacy, The Diplomat follows the challenges and intricacies faced by an ambassador as they navigate complex geopolitical landscapes. The series explores the delicate balance between personal and professional responsibilities amidst global tensions and the pursuit of peace.
