The Night Agent (2023– ) User Reviews

Good all-rounder

[Dimakovtun · 8/10 · 11 January 2024]

The story is a good balance between complicated enough to have many strings to follow, yet simple enough to connect the strings eventually. There are some questionable things, but other shows have it worse, so it's better than average.

Of course "an IT person can hack anything" cliche is still there.

The villains are depicted well and are actually good actors just like the main characters.

My personal bonus point for hand-to-hand combat, because for once it shows that 2 people fighting 1 will kick the ass even if they have somehow lower skills.

Overall, for an action-packed TV show with a bit of a thriller, it's worth watching. Not likely to remain in your memory for long, as it's more on the generic side, but won't disappoint much either.

Entertaining watch, but you have to suspend logic and intelligence

[qui_j · 8/10 · 29 March 2023]

This is a fast moving and fun action series that keeps you engaged. To enjoy it, you cannot be too analytical or expect any logic to how the events unfold. Suffice it to say that events happen only to suit the narrative and keep the action moving along at a rapid pace. Some events lack context, while others seem to be included solely to pad the script and stretch out the time to get it to the required number of episodes. The fight sequences seem to be very "Kung Fu" styled, complete with sound effects. From how the first season ends, it's clear that they are hoping to have continuing adventures for a second season. The lead character seems to be a hybrid version of Jack Reacher, 007 and Superman rolled into one!

Surprised by how much I enjoyed this

[Supermanfan-13 · 9/10 · 7 January 2024]

I can't remember the last time a show surprised me by how much I liked it like The Night Agent did. I didn't know much about it but saw it was the #1 show on Netflix for a while and thought the trailer looked pretty good too. Then after reading the mostly positive reviews from both critics and audiences alike I was sold. It not only met my expectations but surpassed them in every way. It may get slow in some parts but for the most part it's very entertaining. It has a cast of mostly unknowns but Gabriel Basso is definitely the break out star here. His performance in this will definitely lead to more starring roles. I'm so glad this has already been renewed for another season.

Already looking forward to next season

[Rob1331 · 9/10 · 4 August 2023]

I have to say that I came away impressed with The Night Agent. I actually liked it so much that I couldn't stop watching and binged the entire season over the course of a weekend. It's about a rookie FBI agent (Gabriel Basso) who gets assigned to the basement of the White House to guard a phone that never rings. Until one night it does. What follows is an action packed conspiracy thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat throughout the series. I just read today that it's doing so well that it was already renewed for a second season after only being out for a week. I can't wait to see where this show goes.

Good enough to keep me watching

[fgurgone · 6/10 · 29 March 2023]

It is a preposterous, yet interesting storyline. I enjoyed the twists and turns and most of the lead characters are good. I did not care for a couple others though. I think this could have been at least 1/3 shorter than it was A little writing could have been tightened up and some fluff removed. Decent job tying it all together at the end.

I can't take recommend it but I won't say don't watch it either.

I don't know why we need 600 characters for reviews. Is there no value in brevity? Is 600 the limit where IMDb thinks people won't post nonsense, but just give up? Politicians can set the world on fire with 280 characters but I need 600 to convey my opinion of The Night Agent? Weird.

Entertaining But Profoundly Implausible

[david-cary-hart · 6/10 · 25 March 2023]

Gabriel Basso provides a solid performance as FBI agent Peter Sutherland. Basso has considerable depth and range. Moreover, his posture and physical affect are in perfect alignment with the various situations he finds himself in.

Luciane Buchanan, on the other hand, who plays the niece of two covert FBI agents is stiff, monodimensional; over-the-top insufferable, and undeservedly entitled. She offers some range in the final episode so she is capable of nuance. Perhaps the flaw is with direction. There are five directors; each responsible for two episodes.

The script and plot are a mess. There is misrepresentation over the various responsibilities of the NSA, FBI, Secret Service and CIA. Furthermore, a civilian is able to do things that no civilian would ever be permitted to do. Low-level FBI agents have direct contact with the president; something that would never happen in real life. For that matter, they also have direct contact with the White House Chief of Staff. That's never going to happen.

Finally, real conspiracies have very few conspirators - the smallest number possible to achieve their goal. There are just too many unnecessary conspirators.

The series IS entertaining. I watched all ten episodes. However, I note that the crew does not include a consultant; someone with government experience.

The series is based on the book of the same name by Matthew Quirk. However, the plot of the book involves finding out who is a Russian mole in the White House which seems greatly more believable than this series' conspiracy theory. Presumably the book does a better job in the realm of who does what with whom in the White House.

Great series.

[Sleepin_Dragon · 9/10 · 24 December 2023]

Rose Larkin witnesses in horror as her aunt and uncle are killed, she's tasked with getting to a phone, and ringing a Night Agent, she gets through to Peter Sutherland, who's tasked with saving her life.

Perhaps the best new series from Netflix for some time, just good old fashioned, entertaining, suspenseful and intriguing drama, at no point does this show feel like a tick box exercise, something they've been guilty of too many times.

High octane excitement, just goes to show what a good producer can do.

The first episode really did put me in mind of The Bodyguard, a BBC series from a few years ago, similar storyline, even Gabriel Basso reminded me a little of Richard Madden, but after the wonderful opening episode, it veers off into a totally new direction.

Wonderful first episode, it does lull a little in the middle, but it ends on a real high, right episodes would have worked so much better.

Gabriel Basso absolutely nailed it, wonderful performance, I look forward to seeing more from him, I'm intrigued if he will return for series two, or move on to other projects.

9/10.

This is Entertainment

[nightringer-76840 · 7/10 · 25 March 2023]

The Night Agent formula: the mix of Mission Impossible, 24, Patriot Games, and all those famous threats to US President combined into 1 TV series called The Night Agent.

The good news is it is entertaining and a great choice to relax with a bowl of popcorn.

The bad news is, there are not much of opportunities for every actor in this series to develop their characters. The series is very fast paced and leave very, very few seconds for an actor to show their acting prowess. This formula was successfully develop by 24 but The Night Agent only has 10 episodes to introduce the main characters, so they kept the main characters focusing on 1-2 person on focus at any given time.

Overall, if you are looking for a good entertainment to relax your tense brain and you like action films, watch The Night Agent, you'll get good action and fast paced story you usually enjoy in cinemas at TV screen.

Addictive

[Dawson-313 · 10/10 · 7 January 2024]

This show has been outstanding from the very start to the very end of the last season. This is a show where you can't be playing on your phone, cooking dinner or doing something else, it requires your undivided attention. It's a show that never gets stale. I can't remember ever being bored, even for one episode. I loved every second of every episode and I think you will to if you give it a chance. The one thing you'll have to do is turn your brain off because a little of it is ridiculous, but a fun ridiculous. I've already watched this show twice from beginning to end. Season 2 comes out later this year and I can't wait.

Scratches an itch

[GabrielSymes · 6/10 · 19 December 2023]

For those of us who love some espionage on an evening, this is a decent effort. It's not at the same level as Slow Horses, or even Homeland. But it is not bad. It engages the senses. The pacing is great, there's rarely a dull moment and the story moves forward at a decent pace. But it is a silly story. Quite implausible. And that's the Night Agent's undoing. It would not have been difficult to run this through a brief reality check and adjust the story to be a little more plausible. And it leaves the viewer with a slightly bewildered aftertaste, having relied on a cluster of Hail Mary character actions to round things off. If you have a need for some action and espionage and have nothing else on your shelf, have a look.

Netflix cancelled Mindhunter but gave us this

[amongthylacines · 4/10 · 30 March 2023]

The actor playing Peter Sutherland is a solid actor and plays his role well and believable.

Sadly he is held back by a disastrous performance of the lady playing the 'grieving' computer genius. I wrote 'grieving' because she never spills one single tear after the death of the two most important people in her life who raised her.

Her facial expression is always exactly the same as if frozen in place; the entitled angry look (so familair in current day cinema sadly). It really doesn't matter which scene she has to play; sad, in love, happy, depressed; just 1 single look forever etched on her face.

And then the plot and writing. Ouch. The lady, who needs protection because murderers are (for some reason) after her, is simply everywhere. She can't be shaken lose. Instead of hiding her somewhere she follows the hero of the story around like a spoilt all-knowing puppy.

And the plot goes from coincidence via stupid decision to Deus machina via stupid decidion to coincidence.

It's actually quite is disheartening because this kind of escapism is what people actually crave. We really need better writers and a main character that can actually act.

That said; the majority of the supporting cast was not too bad. They deserve a better writer.

Again; Netflix cancelled Mindhunter, a mature, intelligent show with brilliant actors. Loved by critics and the audience alike and decided to gave us this. Bizarre.

Grabs you from minute one

[katewalsh83 · 10/10 · 4 January 2024]

I had been wanting to watch this for awhile and finally convinced my husband to put it on - we were immediately hooked. Super suspenseful, inventive storylines and excellent cast. We binged the whole season in less than a week - I couldn't stop watching it! I didn't know Gabriel Basso before this but he's an excellent lead character and a phenomenal actor. Lots of red herrings and plot twists keep you guessing and wanting more. The very last episode had me on the edge of my seat gripping my husband's arm. Can't wait for season two, very curious how they're going to continue this. It's one of the top watched shows on Netflix for a reason!

Pretty good

[grovehill-69182 · 8/10 · 21 December 2023]

Don't understand all the negative comments about this? Yes, there are some minor plot holes here and there, but nothing glaringly silly. It's not meant, nor is trying, to be a super serious, realistic espionage thriller. It's a well paced popcorn action series that let's you switch off and enjoy the ride for an hour or so per episode, and it does this pretty well.

The lead characters are likeable and the acting throughout is good from the whole cast.

The storyline keeps you engaged throughout and the pacing is good, never spending too long on action sequences, and has enough twists and rurns to keep you guessing. Yes, the assassins all of a sudden couldn't hit a barn door or fight their way out of a paper bag when confronting our heroes, but hey you can say this about every other program in this genre couldn't you?

If you want something to put on and switch off for a while then you could do much worse than this. Give it a go.

Why bad reviews?

[ts-0000 · 23 March 2023]

With that said.. Was it a masterpiece? Something you'd see on the big screen or Oscar-worthy? Probably not.

It's full of clichés & other typical formulas,that would be found in similar television shows or movies.

From a female perspective.. It does keep your attention,did watch all ten episodes in a day.

Acting to actors chosen & cinematography,was decent enough.

Is this worth watching? Sure. Not certain it would be something to rewatch,like other series.

On a final note,again.. Why bad reviews? It didn't seem low-quality or budget and had many known actors,action & dialog wasn't deplorable.

Give it a chance before,deciding off reviews alone.

Started off strong, but quickly became unbearable

[Kamimiao · 6/10 · 25 March 2023]

The Night Agent starts off promising with its intriguing premise and cliché but entertaining storyline. However, It becomes difficult to support the female characters due to their excessive portrayal of a tough, cool, and rude demeanor, and one can't help but wish for the female lead to be killed by the killer.

Furthermore, the portrayal of the secret service is disappointingly weak and ineffective, and the police are portrayed as stupid. The plot execution lacks depth, and the storylines and subplots are not well-developed.

Overall, The Night Agent fails to deliver on its promise, and the weak execution and unsympathetic portrayal of its female characters make it a disappointing watch.

It's better than most of action shows in this time

[twinsstyle · 10/10 · 27 December 2023]

Best action series I've seen in a while . Suspenseful , twists, action packed. Good plot points and fairly deep narratives without losing itself . Good acting for having mostly unknowns as the stars. If you enjoy Jack Ryan or Reacher then you'll love this show! , and in my POV this show far more enjoyable , Just like reading a good book that you can't put down, you will find it hard to stop after each episode . My family and I hardly agree on shows and usually they done after 2 or 3 episodes but NOT this one lol. They was the reason we binged it over a weekend and they hardly ever wants to do that.

The best part is it doesnt shove any one sided political nonsense to shove down your throat.

A bingeable series.

[Top_Dawg_Critic · 7/10 · 31 May 2023]

It's nothing revolutionary, yet for a low budget series with B-list actors, it certainly was enjoyable. Aside from some plot and technical issues, the series had a great flow to it, with cohesive and coherent writing and directing. Even the few action scenes were well choreographed. The cinematography and score were on point, but I felt the show lacked proper cast direction because some of the actors seemed under-performed, especially Hong Chau who I felt was the most unconvincing in her character and role. Gabriel Basso and Luciane Buchanan shined however, and their chemistry was spot on. The show is nothing revolutionary, but did have a nice story with some good twists, albeit mostly predictable. If you're a fan of this genre, you'll enjoy this. Looking forward to see where this show goes in season 2.

Entertaining, but not notable

[brews_ohare · 6/10 · 27 March 2023]

The story line and various complications are handled well, tension builds, but really not an outstanding piece of work. A time passer. Guess the end scenes leave open the possibility of further development of the two leads' relationship, but it looks like a long shot with the two going separate ways to follow obsessions over their careers. Series 2? Doubtful.

There is too much time and effort devoted to fights and shooting encounters. The basic plot that some folks on government are beyond reason and willing to take it upon themselves to do the reprehensible because of erroneous convictions seems plausible, and so does their manipulation by others with clear but greedy objectives.

I think this series has a good framework and capable actors, but treats its plot to too many wrinkles we have seen before.

An Experience to Be Witnessed

[dieuleveutkembo · 8/10 · 28 January 2024]

After having seen the trailer of this show after a long time, I think that anyone who has the intent to jump into this show that I would describe as "an experience to be witnessed" is in it to have a great time. It does require patience from the viewers as the story slowly unfolds, in the form of a crescendo, throughtout the first season to reach a gigantic high point that will unimaginably astound you without a question. If you are a person that enjoys action, great acting, and outstanding sets, you will find yourself immersed into what I do consider to be one of the most riveting universes inspired by multiple spheres such as espionnage, and politics. You will recognize actors such as D. B. Woodside, & Fola Akingbola, accompanied by Gabriel Basso, and Luciane Buchanan, both leading the cast of this piece of art that loyally showcases the American political system, as well as everything behind the scenes. Unfortunately, because of its lack of coherence, I think the writers of this production missed the mark as they failed to transform this series into the likes of "Person of Interest," that I thoroughly enjoyed because of the depth of the represented subject & "The X-Files," a series that remains widely viewed despite having been released in 1993 mainly due to its comprehensive, and extense story that grabs you throughout. For anyone who enjoys the genre, "The Night Agent" will thrill you to the maximum, yet will leave you confused by its finale.

Depends on if you are a thinker or not...

[Otte1 · 4/10 · 24 March 2023]

If you like the first two episodes and see absolutely nothing wrong with them, then keep watching and you will enjoy.

If you watch the first two episodes and started having questions about the writing, acting, ex machina, lack of coherence....then stop now and save your self the trouble....it does not get better.

1. Good looking protagonists who cannot act...check 2. Very little security at the most secure places on Earth...check 3. Good production values but bad writing/direction...check 4. People talking about top-secret items while walking in a crowded hallway, coffeeshop, restaurant or hotel lobby...check 5. Female damsel-in-distress that acts so snobby that you secretly wished she died...check 6. No one can shoot at point blank and bombs go off a few feet away and all I get is a little smoke on my clothes...check

I have saved you some time....skip this one.

Best Netflix action series in 2023

[truonghuyen-56339 · 9/10 · 16 December 2023]

From my own perspectives, TNA is very worth us watching.

Throughout the story, I had to drain my brain to guess who (the character) we could trust. It is dramatic but logic. Every person all had stories to hide, along with their conspiracy. Everyone had motives to carry out bad moves.

Moreover, no one was too evil, all have moral sides.

The main characters were all intelligent, experienced and their instincts were very sensible.

Moreover, the jobs, organizations, and powerful politicians were evil but cool. To be honest, I was immersed into the dark politics world. I imagined myself as the main character and wondered what the next action I should have anticipate.

The factor of action satisfied me enough. The cinematography is so good for me, nothing to complain.

The most special thing is the plot related to different parties, making us not able to anticipate anything!

Thats my experience. I like action series as they can clarify situation and personalities better than movies do. On Netflix, now it is hard for me to find a series like TNA which includes many features: action, romance, politics, spying and also family.

Low budget, fast pace, bad accents, solid action

[msghall · 8/10 · 24 March 2023]

Despite the low budget feel to this series, it percolates at an even keel but always aims forward. I was drawn in and binged it to the end. The action is well choreographed, the pace accelerating with each episode. The many plot points kept me intrigued; as each layer is uncovered, the intensity grows.

That is not to say this is perfect. Far from it. Despite the interesting plot, holes as big as the Grand Canyon make for some forehead-slapping moments. The dialog is colorless, derivative and cheap. The soap opera elements bog down some of the middle episodes but I'm glad I stuck with it. The pacing and action are worth it and the two main characters are appealing.

An enjoyable first season

[ElectrifiedToast · 7/10 · 11 May 2023]

Well this caught me off guard, I started watching it and before I knew it I was wondering if I could cram another episode in before bed.

That's not to say it's the best thing ever, It felt like a high quality low budget production and there are some rather questionable scripting "moments". But as we've seen, you can have a truck full of money and still produce a complete stinker (looking at you Amazon & Disney).

Overall it was a decent enough watch to keep me entertained. The two main leads do a good enough job and the script thankfully plants these two with their own strengths and skills that aren't encroached upon by the other. The male lead (whose name totally escapes me - sorry!!) I thought was pretty solid and certainly helped carry it through when other parts waned. Overall the script and story were pretty decent.

It's no Jack Reacher (the series) but it's a good runner up.

American version of Bodyguard.

[npjy83 · 9/10 · 25 March 2023]

I have been looking for a new series to watch for a while. Started a few, didn't finish them. Had been looking for something similar to '24' and 'Person of Interest'. As 'The Night Agent' came out on Netflix, I gave it a shot and I found it entertaining. Spying, conspiracy, cliffhanger endings per episode, suspension, gun fights, moles in the whitehouse, technology. What more could you ask for?

Usually with series' now a days, the episodes get tedious, it loses its appeal and you forget to watch the remaining episodes. Not with this show.

Highly enjoyable and I hope Netflix decide to continue the show into further series'. Has a '24' element to it, reminded me of the British TV show 'Bodyguard' to begin with.

My only gripe is the amount of unnecessary profanity in some of the episodes. But, that's the level of people's conversations these days..

Formulaic, just a pastime

[Skipfishh · 6/10 · 29 March 2023]

The old patriotic formula repeated exhaustively of terrorism, attack against the American president, corrupt politicians and agents, shootings, car chases, etc. Added to all this a group of second-rate actors, several plot holes and badly done action scenes, the result should be the worst possible, but it is not. The point is that the plot in general holds attention, the direction is competent and we end up getting involved with the characters.

An improvement on the plot holes and on some implausible solutions forced into some scenes, as well as a better choice of actors, would have given this show a considerable upgrade, but it's still a good pastime for those who aren't too demanding. The main couple of actors exaggerates too much in their acting in my opinion, they make a lot of faces, mouths and grimaces, they follow a hammy school of acting that I don't know how there are still people who appreciate it nowadays. Acting is acting soberly and truthfully, not making faces and overacting, at least in my view.

But this series in not unwatchable, you can pass your time time in a good way if you like the theme and you are not too demanding.

Rate 5.5 out of 10.