The Night Agent
The Night Agent

The Night Agent

2026TV ShowReturning SeriesEnglish

Brought together by a midnight phone call, an FBI agent and a cybersecurity expert must unravel an ever-growing web of political conspiracies.

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IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes75%
Metacritic64/100
Google Users84%
Director: Shawn RyanGenres: Action, Thriller, Drama

Plot Summary

The Night Agent follows Peter Sutherland, an FBI agent working in the basement of the White House, monitoring a phone line meant for secret informants. When a frantic call comes in from a woman named Rose Larkin, who is on the run after witnessing a murder, Peter is drawn into a deadly conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of government. He must race against time to protect Rose and uncover the truth behind a mole within the President's administration.

Critical Reception

The Night Agent was met with generally positive reviews from critics and proved to be a major audience success, quickly becoming one of Netflix's most-watched new series. Reviewers often praised its fast-paced action, suspenseful plot, and engaging performances, though some noted familiar thriller tropes.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its relentless pacing and intricate spy thriller plot.
  • Applauded for strong lead performances and escalating suspense.
  • Acknowledged for delivering effective, binge-worthy action sequences.

Google audience: Audiences particularly enjoyed the show's gripping storyline and the chemistry between the lead actors. Many found it to be an exciting and satisfying watch, highlighting its addictive nature and well-executed action sequences.

Fun Fact

The series was renewed for a second season just days after its release, a testament to its immediate popularity on Netflix.

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2 reviews
Dean

Dean

Good show. It's interesting and characters are well developed. Acting also good. No propaganda as well.
Sam

Sam

Another Netflix show with mediocre writing filled with cliches. It started off well but slumped in the middle. Had to reach episode 8 to pick up some pace. They should have reduced the episodes to 6 making it more fast paced rather than dra...