How the Netflix series 'The Night Agent' became No. 1 in 54 countries around the world

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Publiation data: 28.02.2026 13:21

В новом сезоне Питер получает опасное поручение.

Gabriel Basso, who plays the FBI agent, is once again in the spotlight.

The third season has become a new global hit for Netflix. Additionally, according to the analytics service FlixPatrol, the series confidently took the top spot in daily charts in 54 countries. In particular, Germany was also among the markets where the project quickly rose to the top. Thus, the dynamics of popularity show that interest in the story of Peter Sutherland is only growing.

It is important to note that the first season previously set a record, garnering nearly 100 million views in the first three months. Consequently, the new wave of interest confirms that the series maintains its status as one of the strongest projects in the agent thriller genre.

Why the series became so popular

The series has tapped into a current trend that critics are calling Dad TV. For example, this informal category includes 'Reacher', 'The Terminal List', 'Jack Ryan', and other projects about strong heroes with clear moral principles.

Moreover, the audience is attracted by the combination of:

a tense plot;
charismatic characters;
well-structured dynamics.

Gabriel Basso, who plays FBI agent Peter Sutherland, is once again in the spotlight. Viewers note that the actor creates a convincing image of a hero who acts under constant risk.

What the third season is about

In the new season, Peter is tasked with locating financial specialist Jay Batru. This man has become embroiled in a dangerous story and fled to Istanbul, taking sensitive government data with him.

However, the mission becomes complicated: Peter discovers traces of large-scale illegal money flows. As a result, he becomes the target of a professional hitman.

A journalist named Isabel assists the agent. She resolutely engages in the investigation and helps uncover a scheme that threatens government structures.

'The Night Agent' on Netflix: Will there be a fourth season?

There is no official confirmation yet, but the creators are already working on a continuation. In particular, showrunner Sean Murphy stated that the first script drafts for two episodes have been submitted to Netflix and Sony Studios. Thus, the platform could quickly give the green light and launch production of the new season.

Additionally, Murphy hinted at significant changes in the future story. He did not reveal details, but journalists predict substantial twists in both the plot and character development.