The Night Manager

The Night Manager is a British spy thriller television series based on John le Carré’s 1993 novel of the same name.

The Night Manager is a British spy thriller television series based on John le Carré’s 1993 novel of the same name. It follows hotel night manager Jonathan Pine, who is recruited to infiltrate the circle of an arms dealer. The series originally premiered in 2016 and later returned for a second series.

Premise

The series follows Jonathan Pine, a hotel night manager and former soldier, who is recruited by intelligence services to infiltrate arms dealer Richard Roper’s network. It combines elements of espionage, crime, and thriller.

Cast

The principal cast includes Tom Hiddleston, Hugh Laurie, Olivia Colman, Elizabeth Debicki, Tom Hollander, Diego Calva, Camila Morrone, Paul Chahidi, Hayley Squires, and Indira Varma.

Production and release

The Night Manager is a British production adapted for television by David Farr. It premiered on BBC One on 21 February 2016, with later distribution in other countries. A second series was produced years later.

Source material

The series is based on John le Carré’s novel The Night Manager, first published in 1993. The television adaptation updates the story to a contemporary setting.