The Night Agent (2023)

Tallerico finds the second season confidently paced and consistently entertaining, though it lacks some of the first season’s escapist spark. He praises Arienne Mandi’s emotionally grounded performance as Noor and the show’s balance of spy plotting with relatable characters.

Mangan finds the series slick, propulsive fun that delivers more than expected from a political thriller. She particularly praises Gabriel Basso’s performance for giving depth to a potentially one-note role.

The critic finds the series an engaging, fast-moving political thriller, though it relies on an exposition dump and occasionally weak dialogue. Hong Chau’s performance is singled out for the elegance and strength she brings to the role.

Fienberg finds the series fast-moving and reasonably entertaining, though thin in its mystery and political world-building. He praises Gabriel Basso’s effective central performance and notes that the show becomes more tense and absorbing in its second half.

The review finds the series watchable but too familiar to feel fresh. It faults the thriller for repeating ideas audiences have seen before.

Bootle dismisses the series as shallow, overstuffed entertainment, while conceding its addictive appeal. She particularly criticizes its relentless exposition and action, which make it easy to binge but not rewarding to follow closely.

The critic finds the series engaging and satisfying despite its familiar, predictable conspiracy-thriller plot. He especially praises Hong Chau’s performance and the show’s brisk pacing.

Opie finds season three mostly successful, despite some familiar plotting and a poorly handled returning character. He praises the new women characters and the emotionally grounded performances and fight scenes.

Surrey finds Season 2 familiar and less inventive, but still an appealing example of accessible, bingeable thriller entertainment. He praises its dynamic action scenes, while faulting the season for barely making use of Bangkok.

The critic finds Season 2’s ending frustrating and unsatisfying, especially its separation of Peter and Rose. She praises the spark and compelling teamwork they bring when they work together, arguing the series is less interesting apart.