The Night Agent is an American action thriller television series created by Shawn Ryan.
It is based on the novel of the same name by Matthew Quirk and premiered on Netflix on March 23, 2023. The series quickly gained popularity, becoming one of the most-watched debuting series on the platform, which led to its renewal for a second season shortly after its release.
The plot centers around Peter Sutherland, portrayed by Gabriel Basso, a low-level FBI agent who works nights in the basement of the White House, manning a phone line for undercover spies. His life takes a dramatic turn when he receives a call that thrusts him into a complex conspiracy involving a mole at the highest levels of the U.S. government. As he navigates this dangerous situation, Peter teams up with Rose Larkin, played by Luciane Buchanan, a former tech CEO. Together, they must uncover the traitor while evading threats to their lives.
The series features a talented ensemble cast that includes Hong Chau as Diane Farr, the former White House Chief of Staff, along with D.B. Woodside, Fola Evans-Akingbola, Eve Harlow, Phoenix Raei, Enrique Murciano, and Sarah Desjardins in supporting roles. The character dynamics and performances have been highlighted as key strengths of the show.
Production for the first season took place in British Columbia, Canada, while the second season is currently being filmed in locations such as New York City, Thailand, and Washington D.C. The upcoming season is set to debut on Netflix in 2024 and will consist of ten new episodes.
Upon its release, The Night Agent was met with positive reception from both audiences and critics. It emerged as the third-most-viewed debuting series on Netflix within its first four days and became the sixth-most-viewed series on the platform within a month. Critics praised the show for its engaging action sequences, fast pacing, and strong performances, particularly noting Basso's and Chau's contributions to the series' success.