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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) 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. Apr 13, 2023 Full Review Randy Myers San Jose Mercury News 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. Rated: 2.5/4 Mar 29, 2023 Full Review Richard Roeper Chicago Sun-Times 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. Rated: 3/4 Mar 25, 2023 Full Review Marlon Wallace The M Report (WBOC.com) ...this was a pretty edge-of-your-seat series. Jul 12, 2025 Full Review Nuha Hassan Nuha Hassan (Medium) 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. Sep 8, 2023 Full Review Mini Anthikad-Chhibber The Hindu 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 Aug 27, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Andrei D Decent action, some dumb bits, needs to find more ways to get its characters to feel things Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 08/11/25 Full Review Cade H. Season 1 is Very entertaining. Lots of twists and turns with good pacing and consistent stakes/ intensity. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/28/25 Full Review Ryan H This show can be predictable at times, but it has an enjoyable concept. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 06/27/25 Full Review Joe G Somewhat predictable but still kept my interest. I enjoyed the second half of this first season more than the beginning. Looking forward to checking out season 2. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 06/18/25 Full Review Michael M Solid start to a show hope it doesn't go downhill in season 2. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/31/25 Full Review Caleb W Wow. interesting choice to have an espionage show where you're told everything up front. Seriously, they don't have a single surprise reveal in the show. And then to end the season with, "Hey kid, you barely survived, and probably wouldn't have managed any of this without the woman you were protecting. Want to become an international secret agent who would be easy to identify?" Rated 2 out of 5 stars 04/24/25 Full Review 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
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
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