The Night Agent — Key Facts
- Genre: Action thriller / conspiracy drama
- Creator: Shawn Ryan
- Network / Platform: Netflix
- Source Material: Based on the novel The Night Agent by Matthew Quirk
- Premiere Date: March 23, 2023
- Seasons & Episodes: 2 seasons released so far; a third season has been renewed
- Setting / Location: United States — primarily Washington, D.C., with various international and field locations
- Premise: Low-level FBI agent Peter Sutherland works the basement night-phone for a covert White House program. One call changes his life, pulling him into a sprawling conspiracy at the highest levels of government.
- Main Cast:
- Gabriel Basso as Peter Sutherland
- Luciane Buchanan as Rose Larkin
- Others include Fola Evans-Akingbola, Hong Chau, D. B. Woodside, Arienne Mandi
- Production Locations: Filmed in Vancouver (Canada) for season 1; Season 2 and beyond include New York City, Thailand, Turkey, and other international locations
- Reception:
- Season 1 became one of Netflix’s most-viewed original series upon launch
- Critical reception: Generally favorable; praised for its pacing and tension
- Notable Facts:
- The series quickly secured a renewal for Season 2, and Season 3 was announced ahead of Season 2’s premiere
- The shift from basement-desk surveillance to full field operations marks a major evolution in the storyline
- The show blends political intrigue, espionage, and personal stakes in a high-tempo format