The Diplomat
admonition : HUGE spoilers ahead forThe Diplomatseason 2.The Diplomatseason 2 finale had a very dramatic ending , and while some of it would have been almost unacceptable to predict , one moment was quietly teased in the Netflix political drama ’s first outing back in 2023 . The monolithic twist inThe Diplomatseason 2 ’s endingwill inevitably charm the show ’s future , meaningThe Diplomatseason 3 ’s storywill almost unquestionably pick up right where season 2 finished . However , one fellow member ofThe Diplomatseason 2 ’s castwon’t be returning .
The Diplomathas already been a show of wrench and turnsthroughout both of its seasons . It ’s the sort of show that make up the story seem as though it ’s being fully portray , and then another wrinkle emerges out of nowhere . sure events are easy to see coming from a mile out , whereas other incident are genuinely surprising . That being said , there are minute that are somewhere in between spontaneous and foreshadowed , andThe Diplomatseason 2 ’s monolithic character demise jibe that verbal description .
Michael McKean’s President William Rayburn Is Revealed To Have Heart Issues In The Diplomat Season 1, Episode 3
The President plays a prank on his staff by pretending to order coffee
The Diplomatseason 1 , installment 3 , " lamb in the Dark , " is McKean ’s second of three appearances as President Rayburn in the show ’s inaugural run . While get together with Rory Kinnear ’s Nicol Trowbridge , Rayburn ’s staff incorrectly get a line that the President has ordered burnt umber , which induce something of a fuss . When Kate Wyler ( Keri Russell ) inform Nana Mensah ’s Billie Appiah of the President ’s monastic order , Billie explains the spat to Kate as guards storm the room in which Rayburn is din with Trowbridge:“He ca n’t have real deep brown . It sets his fondness in AFib , and he f*cking sneaks it . "
" AFib " is short for " Atrial fibrillation , " which is when the heart takes on an maverick New York minute .
The caffein in coffee presumptively actuate Rayburn ’s condition . fortunately , Billie ’s panic is unwarranted , and Rayburn is simply showing Trowbridge his faculty ’s sharp-sightedness . That being said , AFib is not a minor concern , and it would be a piffling unusual ifThe Diplomatrevealed this about McKean ’s character if it did n’t by and by become relevant . As such , the shock of get a line about his Vice President ’s actions from Hal probably trip Rayburn ’s compromised heart and cause the imply cardiac arrest that result in his decease .
President Rayburn’s Clever Casting Still Makes His Death In The Diplomat Season 2 Pretty Surprising
Michael McKean barely appeared in The Diplomat before his character died
Michael McKean is one of the biggest name inThe Diplomat ’s mould . Despite his reputation and storied performing history , he is scantily used in either of the two season before President Rayburn ’s death inThe Diplomatseason 2 , instalment 6 , " Dreadnought . " He is used even more meagrely in time of year 2 , snag just two instalment out of six , and neither appearance is particularly prolific . McKean ’s limited presence in the show made it seem as though he had an enormous onscreen role inThe Diplomat ’s future that would make his casting make sense , but his surprising exit now makes that impossible .
Michael McKean ’s Appearances As President Rayburn in The Diplomat Seasons 1 & 2
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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.
" The Cinderella Thing "
1
7.6/10
" dear in the Dark "
3
8.2/10
" Keep Your foeman close "
7
7.9/10
" When a Stranger Calls "
2
" Dreadnought "
6
9.0/10
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Set within the high - stake earth of international diplomatic negotiations , The Diplomat survey the challenges and elaboration faced by an embassador as they navigate complex geopolitical landscapes . The serial publication explores the fragile balance between personal and professional responsibilities amidst global tension and the pastime of peace .
