The Night Agent

Gabriel Basso stars as Peter Sutherland, a low-level FBI agent who answers a ringing phone at midnight in this high-stakes political thriller from Netflix. Created by Shawn Ryan and adapted from Matthew Quirk's novel, the series launched on March 23, 2023, and has since expanded into a three-season saga spanning thirty episodes through February 2026. The show blends action with deep mystery, placing its characters in the heart of Washington D.C. where they face threats ranging from rogue spies to government officials operating outside the law. The narrative quickly shifts focus when Sutherland teams up with Chelsea Arrington, played by Fola Evans-Akingbola, a sharp cybersecurity expert. Together they navigate a labyrinth of deception that threatens the Oval Office itself. Supporting cast members like Louis Herthum and Genesis Rodriguez add layers of complexity to a story driven by paranoia and survival. Audiences responded strongly to the fast pace and moral ambiguity, giving the series a solid rating of 7.7 out of 10 despite its TV-MA content.[edit]