While most spy thrillers have become cliche, The Night Agent feels refreshing.
But something about Peter Sutherlands story grabs viewers in a way other spy shows havent.
Hes stuck doing night desk duty, answering emergency calls that rarely come, and takes it seriously.
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The show doesnt just gloss over the boring parts of government work either.
A Romance That Doesnt Feel Forced
Love stories tend to feel secondary and random in many popular spy stories.
The show gives their relationship room to breathe between action sequences.
and a blurry image magically becomes crystal clear Peters government-issued laptop runs like its from 2010.
Even down to the clunky, outdated tech Peter has to navigate on the night action desk.
Sure, theres a big government conspiracy at play, but it never spirals into save-the-whole-world territory.
Every new twist in the mystery connects back to someone Peter or Rose knows personally.
ButThe Night Agentgives its entire cast meaningful motivations and arcs.
From fellow FBI agents to political operatives, everyone has their own agenda that makes sense from their perspective.
