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Season 1 – The Night Agent

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Based on the novel by Matthew Quirk, The Night Agent is a sophisticated, character-based, action-thriller centering on a low level FBI Agent who works in the basement of the White House, manning a phone that never rings -- until the night that it does, propelling him into a fast-moving and dangerous conspiracy that ultimately leads all the way to the Oval Office.
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The Night Agent — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Bingeable as a beach read and just as forgettable, The Night Agent is a routine spy thriller told with commendable bravado.

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Craig Mathieson The Age (Australia) 04/13/2023
The Shield creator, Shawn Ryan, does his best to put some texture and moral tension in this fast-paced series, but at best this a solid, unspectacular run-and-gun narrative that at least has a zesty female counterpart. Go to Full Review Randy Myers San Jose Mercury News 03/29/2023
2.5/4
A solid conspiracy movie/series throwback involving two lethal killers, a bombing in a subway, a mole within the White House and a newbie FBI agent who’s in over his head. Go to Full Review Richard Roeper Chicago Sun-Times 03/25/2023
3/4
In the second half of the series, the action is ramped up and the plot twists bend credulity close to the breaking point — but we stick with it, and we’re rewarded with some payoffs. Go to Full Review Marlon Wallace The M Report (WBOC.com) 07/12/2025
...this was a pretty edge-of-your-seat series. Go to Full Review Nuha Hassan Nuha Hassan (Medium) 09/08/2023
There’s no denying that The Night Agent, while with its many flaws, is a lot more enjoyable and balances the many subplots without making them too complicated. Go to Full Review Mini Anthikad-Chhibber The Hindu 08/27/2023
While there are pacing issues and it takes some time for the show to hit its stride, ‘The Night Agent’ ticks along busily enough to ensure you do not ask too many questions Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Robbi W @Fangarang Jul 19 It was a fun binge. A lot of the acting was not great but DB Woodside is always fantastic as were Eve Harlow and Phoenix Raei and Sarah Desjardins. The story is wonderfully bombastic, silly and spy like. Some of the casting was a strange because of lack of acting skills or actors that just weren’t believable in the role. See more Paolo F @XKP-Producer Jun 26 The Night Agent doesn't waste your time. It hits the gas in episode one and never lets up. The cast is fantastic, packed with memorable characters who actually matter. The women steal plenty of scenes too: smart, fearless, and tougher than most of the men around them. The plot throws twists, betrayals, and action at you so fast you'll keep saying: "Just one more episode." Yes, there are a few coincidences that require a bit of goodwill, and the show spreads the spotlight across the whole cast instead of worshipping the main hero. Good. When the supporting characters are this strong, that's exactly what it should do. The result is a bigger, more exciting story. If you like political thrillers with relentless pacing, this one is an absolute blast. See more Britany H. @RT47860342 Jun 11 Keeps you on edge. You never know what is going to happen next. Love the romance between the the “victim”, and agent. See more Ken D @mynameisken Jun 10 Blahblahblah just another American Israel politics BS. See more Hefest M @RT19789924 May 19 For a change here we can see some normal action which is severely lacking these last years. The story is not that deep but it doesn`t need to be. It is a very nice watch with two very pleasent leading actors. See more Dominic B @RT83360345 May 4 It's thrilling and fast-paced, and I liked the cast (the killer-couple are awesome for one). But the story is ludicrous and relies far too much on coincidences and improbable character development. See more Read all reviews
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Shawn Ryan

Creator

Gabriel Basso

Peter Sutherland

Luciane Buchanan

Rose Larkin

Hong Chau

Diane Farr

Sarah Desjardins

Maddie Redfield

Fola Evans-Akingbola

Chelsea Arrington

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Mar 23, 2023 The Call While working the night action desk, FBI agent Peter receives a distress call and is soon put in charge of protecting cybersecurity expert Rose. Details Episode 2 Aired Mar 23, 2023 Redial After looking for a link between the Campbells and the FBI, Peter is forced to go on the run with Rose in search of a hard drive and more answers. Details Episode 3 Aired Mar 23, 2023 The Zookeeper Peter teams up with Rose for a risky mission at the White House; a notable agent joins the security detail for the vice president's daughter. Details Episode 4 Aired Mar 23, 2023 Eyes Only Rose and Peter seek out one of the Campbells' recent contacts and uncover new intel; Monks opens up to Chelsea; Paulo makes a move on Maddie. Details Episode 5 Aired Mar 23, 2023 The Marionette Peter visits someone close to Hawkins; Rose makes a key connection; Maddie's night out takes a dangerous turn, spurring the Secret Service into action. Details Episode 6 Aired Mar 23, 2023 Fathoms With assassins hot on their trail, Peter and Rose split up en route to the White House; a shocking discovery quickly puts their lives in jeopardy. Details Episode 7 Aired Mar 23, 2023 Best Served Cold Now in hiding, Peter and Rose grow closer and investigate a potential bombing suspect; at the White House, the conspirators obtain a disturbing tape. Details Episode 8 Aired Mar 23, 2023 Redux More truths emerge about the bombing suspect's identity; Chelsea and Peter race to find Maddie after she sends a video with a coded message. Details Episode 9 Aired Mar 23, 2023 The Devil We Know After new revelations surface, Peter and Rose scramble to find more evidence with help from Chelsea and Maddie; a bigger threat looms at Camp David. Details Episode 10 Aired Mar 23, 2023 Fathers With lives at stake, the group tries to stop a nefarious plot before it's too late; in the aftermath, Peter confronts the past and begins a new chapter. Details

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Season Info

Director
Adam Arkin, Ramaa Mosley, Guy Ferland
Creator
Shawn Ryan
Executive Producer
Shawn Ryan, Marney Hochman, Seth Gordon, Julia Gunn, James Vanderbilt, William Sherak, Paul Neinstein, David Beaubaire, Nicole Tossou
Screenwriter
Seth Fisher, Corey Deshon, Imogen Browder, Munis Rashid, Rachel Wolf, Tiffany Shaw Ho, Shawn Ryan
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Mar 23, 2023