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The Night Agent

The Night Agent is an American political action-thriller television series created by Shawn Ryan and based on the novel by Matthew Quirk.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

The Night Agent is an American political action-thriller television series created by Shawn Ryan and based on the novel by Matthew Quirk. It follows FBI agent Peter Sutherland, whose work on a White House emergency phone pulls him into a conspiracy involving the U.S. government. The series premiered on Netflix in 2023 and released three seasons by 2026.

Premise

The story follows Peter Sutherland, a low-level FBI agent working in the White House basement, who answers a phone call that leads him into a dangerous political conspiracy.

Production

The Night Agent was created by Shawn Ryan and adapted from Matthew Quirk’s novel. Netflix produced and distributed the series.

Cast

Gabriel Basso stars as Peter Sutherland, with Luciane Buchanan and Hong Chau among the credited main cast listed by Netflix.

Release and reception

The series premiered in 2023 and expanded to three seasons by 2026. IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes describe it as a fast-paced thriller with strong audience appeal.

Key facts

  • The series is based on Matthew Quirk’s novel of the same name.
  • Shawn Ryan is credited as the creator.
  • Gabriel Basso plays FBI agent Peter Sutherland.
  • The show premiered on Netflix on March 23, 2023.
  • The central plot involves a White House conspiracy and a threat of a terrorist attack.
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Canadian context

The series is available in Canada through Netflix and has also been discussed in Canadian French-language coverage under the title Une affaire personnelle.

Frequently asked questions

What is The Night Agent about?
It follows FBI agent Peter Sutherland after he answers an emergency phone in the White House and becomes involved in a conspiracy.
Who created The Night Agent?
The series was created by Shawn Ryan.
What is The Night Agent based on?
It is based on the novel The Night Agent by Matthew Quirk.
Where did The Night Agent premiere?
It premiered on Netflix.
Who plays Peter Sutherland?
Gabriel Basso plays Peter Sutherland.
How many seasons does The Night Agent have?
Netflix listed three seasons as of 2026.

References

  1. Netflix — https://www.netflix.com/title/81450827
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  2. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/the_night_agent
    Supports: Series premise, creator, network, genre, rating, and release date.
  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13918776/
    Supports: Series title, year range, genre, and synopsis.
  4. Apple TV — https://tv.apple.com/us/show/the-night-agent/umc.cmc.4xshj588hqws8vktt56be4jjg
    Supports: Plot details involving Peter Sutherland and Rose Larkin.
  5. Netflix Tudum — https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/night-agent-season-3-cast-release-date-news
    Supports: Season 3 cast, plot context, production locations, and series popularity claims.
  6. French Wikipedia — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Night_Agent
    Supports: French-language Canadian title variant and release/season information.