The Night Agent, an American television series created by Shawn Ryan and starring Gabriel Basso as FBI Agent Peter Sutherland, premiered in 2023 and quickly became Netflix's third-most-viewed debuting series in its first four days.
Renewed for a second season within a week, it emerged as the streaming service's sixth-most-viewed series overall.
In October 2024, ahead of the second-season release, Netflix announced a third season renewal, with production currently underway.
The show also stars Luciane Buchanan, Fola Evans-Akingbola, Sarah Desjardins, and Eve Harlow.
The synopsis describes it as a sophisticated, character-based action-thriller centering on a low-level FBI agent in the White House basement manning a phone that never rings—until it does, propelling him into a dangerous conspiracy reaching the Oval Office.
Currently the eighth most-watched series on Netflix, it holds an 86% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with critics praising its assured execution, realistic consequences to character choices, compelling moral dilemmas, and strong new cast.
One review noted, 'Of all the espionage thrillers out there, The Night Agent stands out for putting some realistic natural consequences to characters' choices...watching a team regroup after a setback is fascinating when done right.
The Night Agent does it all very right.' Another highlighted the second season's superiority, presenting a moral dilemma for protagonist Peter Sutherland and an engaging mystery.
A third added, 'The second season of The Night Agent is even better than the first, and that's saying a lot since my understanding is that the first season was Netflix's highest-rated show.' The crime drama's popularity underscores its blend of suspense, action, and character depth, making it a must-watch on the platform.
Renewed for a second season within a week, it emerged as the streaming service's sixth-most-viewed series overall.
In October 2024, ahead of the second-season release, Netflix announced a third season renewal, with production currently underway.
The show also stars Luciane Buchanan, Fola Evans-Akingbola, Sarah Desjardins, and Eve Harlow.
The synopsis describes it as a sophisticated, character-based action-thriller centering on a low-level FBI agent in the White House basement manning a phone that never rings—until it does, propelling him into a dangerous conspiracy reaching the Oval Office.
Currently the eighth most-watched series on Netflix, it holds an 86% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with critics praising its assured execution, realistic consequences to character choices, compelling moral dilemmas, and strong new cast.
One review noted, 'Of all the espionage thrillers out there, The Night Agent stands out for putting some realistic natural consequences to characters' choices...watching a team regroup after a setback is fascinating when done right.
The Night Agent does it all very right.' Another highlighted the second season's superiority, presenting a moral dilemma for protagonist Peter Sutherland and an engaging mystery.
A third added, 'The second season of The Night Agent is even better than the first, and that's saying a lot since my understanding is that the first season was Netflix's highest-rated show.' The crime drama's popularity underscores its blend of suspense, action, and character depth, making it a must-watch on the platform.