Netflix renews The Night Agent for Season 2
David Farnor | On 30, Mar 2023
Netflix has renewed The Night Agent for a second season.
Based on the novel by Matthew Quirk, the series follows 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, dangerous conspiracy that ultimately leads all the way to the Oval Office.
The Night Agent, which is produced by Sony Pictures Television Studios, premiered on 23rd March and immediately jumped into Netflix’s chart of the 10 most-watched TV shows. It debuted in the number 1 spot on the English TV list with 168.71 million hours viewed, making it the most-viewed title this week.
As Netflix increasingly tightens its belt when it comes to renewing programmes, that was enough to grant a swift green light for another chapter.
Shawn Ryan, the creator, showrunner and executive producer of the series, says: “The last week has been a whirlwind as we’ve finally been able to share The Night Agent with the world. To see the tremendous reaction to the show has been a great joy and is a credit to our cast, our writers, our directors, our crew and our partners at Sony Pictures Television and Netflix. We couldn’t be any prouder or more excited to get cracking on Season 2 to share the further adventures of Night Action with our newfound fans.”
Jinny Howe, Vice President of Drama Series, Netflix, adds: “We’re proud to see The Night Agent deliver a breakout performance and become instantly embraced around the world. Shawn Ryan has created a spy thriller sensation that viewers cannot get enough of, with a stellar cast featuring Gabriel Basso, Luciane Buchanan and Hong Chau, and we’re here to bring them more of the action and suspense they love.”