The Night Agent takes a big gamble with season 3 – and it mostly pays off

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The popular Netflix series, The Night Agent, is already gearing up for a third season, with renewal happening even before the second season finished airing. This isn’t surprising, as the first season quickly became a huge hit, ranking among Netflix’s most-watched shows ever. However, after two seasons, it’s fair to wonder if the show can still maintain its success.

Generally, yes, even though the show is missing one of the things that originally made it so good.

The new season follows FBI agent Peter Sutherland (Gabriel Basso) as he’s sent on another worldwide mission to safeguard the White House. This time, however, the threat seems to originate from within the government itself, with a conspiracy reaching the highest levels of power.

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The season starts out much like others in this style. However, season three feels distinctly different, mainly because the character Rose Larkin isn’t in it.

Luciane Buchanan’s character, a cybersecurity expert, was introduced in the show’s first season and quickly became key to understanding the story – which was originally established in Matthew Quirk’s novel. Critics initially praised the developing relationship between her character and Peter, and that connection blossomed into a romance by the second season.

Rose was a key character, almost as important as Peter, and even returned for a second season. However, she’s completely missing from the new season of The Night Agent. While the show references her past relationship with Peter and why it ended, Rose doesn’t appear at all.

It’s not necessarily a loss, though. While Buchanan’s presence will be felt, the show was designed to feature new characters and storylines each season. The new additions in season three actually make a significant and positive contribution.

Several performances are noteworthy, including Stephen Moyer (from True Blood) as a surprisingly compassionate hitman. Ward Horton and Jennifer Morrison also shine as President Richard Hagan and his wife, bringing both political charm and unsettling darkness to their roles.

Genesis Rodriguez and Fola Evans-Akingbola are the standouts among the new cast members. They play journalist Isabel and White House Head of Security Chelsea Arrington, and they effectively take on some of the roles left by Rose’s departure without simply imitating her character.

I really appreciate how the show doesn’t just use these female characters to move Peter’s story forward. They feel like fully developed people with their own lives, ambitions, and struggles, totally independent of what’s happening with me as the Night Agent. It also makes Peter way more interesting – seeing him interact with them forces him to think about the decisions he’s made and how far he’s come, which is cool. It’s not just about him anymore, and that adds a lot of depth.

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Brasso remains effective in the action sequences, which are notably raw and realistic. Even when the fights aren’t entirely believable, they still feel impactful and demonstrate the physical consequences of this dangerous job.

The emotional toll takes precedence though, and therein lies the key to making this series work.

The third season starts with scenes from Peter’s childhood, revealing his mother’s plea for him to always choose what’s right. He tries to live by this promise, even when it’s difficult and hurts him, but staying true to his morals is a challenge in the dangerous world of spying.

Peter sometimes nearly compromises his mother’s legacy, even when he believes it’s necessary, and these internal conflicts are when the actor Brasso truly shines.

This season follows a familiar pattern for the show, but the internal struggles aren’t limited to the main character. A mid-season flashback episode introduces a compelling new romance set in Mexico, which deepens the development of important characters and could be the most memorable episode of the season.

It’s frustrating that only one of the characters returning from the previous season receives thoughtful treatment. Without giving anything away, the way this specific character’s storyline is handled feels unsatisfying—and it’s rushed over so quickly you might not even fully register it.

There are a few minor details to note, like short scenes that focus on plot points you can quickly skip through. Overall, this season doesn’t deviate much from previous seasons, even with Rose no longer on the show.

Similar to its main character, The Night Agent excels at delivering what it promises. And just like that character, the show seems determined to keep going, which is great news for viewers – Netflix’s hit thriller isn’t ending anytime soon.

Season 3 of The Night Agent will premiere on Netflix on February 19, 2026. You can currently watch seasons 1 and 2 on Netflix.

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2026-02-19 11:20