The Night Agent

A late-night phone call pulls rookie FBI agent Peter Sutherland into a dangerous maze of secrets and political maneuvering. Instead of a routine shift, Peter teams up with a skilled cybersecurity expert and they start piecing together a conspiracy that keeps widening, with each new lead revealing higher stakes and unexpected players. The plot moves quickly, switching between tense stakeouts, technical sleuthing, and risky confrontations, and it focuses on surviving long enough to expose who is pulling the strings without spilling the show's surprises or resolution.

Created by Shawn Ryan and Matthew Quirk and first released in 2023, the series is adapted from Matthew Quirk's novel and features Gabriel Basso as Peter Sutherland among its principal cast. The TV version expands the book's scope and turns the narrative into a serialized thriller for a broad audience.

The series did not rack up major industry awards after its debut, and it wasn't a prominent contender at Emmys or Golden Globes. Still, it drew attention from viewers and critics who highlighted the performances and pacing, even if it didn't translate into high-profile trophies.

The Night Agent generated a noticeable online presence, with viewers sharing theories, dissecting plot twists, and recommending key episodes. Its tense sequences and conspiracy elements became frequent talking points on social platforms, helping the show find a larger audience among fans of spy dramas and political suspense.

Critics and audiences generally responded positively, reflected in a vote average of 7.74/10 from over a thousand votes. Reviewers praised the show's brisk tempo, the chemistry between the leads, and the blend of action with procedural detail. Recurring themes include trust and betrayal, the reach of political power, and the hazards of surveillance and digital vulnerability, all presented through a fast-moving thriller framework.