The Night Agent season 2 has earned a superlative Rotten Tomatoes score. The action-thriller show, which stars Gabriel Basso as FBI agent Peter Sutherland, was created by Shawn Ryan and debuted on Netflix in 2023, becoming their third most-watched series debut of all time with viewership that included 168.71 million hours watched in the first four days alone. The Night Agent season 2 was renewed just six days after the premiere of season 1, though it took nearly two full years to come to the screen.
Now, Rotten Tomatoes has aggregated an official score for The Night Agent season 2. At the time of writing, the season has earned a strongly Fresh score of 91% from 11 different critics’ reviews, with an average score of 6.7 out of 10. This is much stronger than season 1, which had a Certified Fresh score of 74% with an average rating of 6.4 out of 10. While this score could fluctuate as more reviews are added, it nevertheless shows a significant improvement upon the show’s freshman season.
What This Means For The Night Agent Season 2
Audiences Have Yet To Respond To The New Episodes
Ultimately, it remains to be seen if audiences will respond to the show with as much enthusiasm as critics. The Rotten Tomatoes audience score for season 1 was 78%. Thus, there is still room for season 2 to climb higher than season 1 on the Popcornmeter, even though not enough Night Agent season 2 reviews have been submitted by users for it to earn an audience score just yet. That score, as well as the overall worldwide viewership numbers for the season, will have more of an impact on the possible longevity of the series beyond season 2.
The critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes is known as the Tomatometer, while the audience score was recently rebranded as the Popcornmeter.
However, the critics’ score is still important in that it may influence how many viewers approach the new season in the first place. It is also the first sign that Netflix made the right choice when they renewed the show for season 3 before season 2 even premiered. If the audience score and viewership numbers align with this boost in enthusiasm for the show, the Night Agent season 2 ending could be just the beginning of a well-regarded, record-breaking run for the show.
Our Take On The Night Agent Season 2 Rotten Tomatoes Score
The Show Has A Bright Future
As its critical reception improves upon an already solid score, more could be in store for The Night Agent than just a long run on Netflix. If this critical response is matched by increased notoriety in the industry in general, it is possible that season 2 and beyond could see the show have more play during future awards seasons, potentially earning Golden Globe or Emmy nominations after season 1 was snubbed by both ceremonies.
Source: Rotten Tomatoes
The Night Agent is a suspenseful thriller in which a dedicated FBI agent becomes embroiled in a dangerous conspiracy after answering an emergency line call. Set against the backdrop of political intrigue, the agent uncovers a mole within the White House, posing significant risks to national security.
- Release Date
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March 23, 2023
- Network
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Netflix
- Cast
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Hiro Kanagawa
, Rebecca Staab
, Curtis Lum
, Gabriel Basso
, Nick Andrews
, Ronald Patrick Thompson
, Luciane Buchanan
, Lorna Rose Harris
, Ava Sleeth
, Todd Matthews
, Micah Steinke
, Jamall Johnson
, Kelly Richard Nelson
, Stephen Adekolu
, Joshua Mazerolle
, Tyler Gibson
, Jennifer Lines
, Caleb Di Pomponio
, Elliot Gosh
, Daniele Parenti
, Elliot O’Connor
, Fola Evans-Akingbola
, Sarah Desjardins
, Eve Harlow
, Phoenix Raei - Character(s)
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FBI Director Willett
, Cynthia Hawkins
, Cisco
, Peter Sutherland
, Marine Corps Guard #1
, Mark Hale
, Rose Larkin
, Kelsey Snow
, 13-Year-Old Maddie
, Eli
, Trooper Korman
, Agent Carlson
, Factory Owner
, Chester
, Bearded Worker
, Sheriff Thomas
, Zookeeper
, Andrew
, Male Patron
, Marine #5
, Sarah Redfield
, Chelsea Arrington
, Maddie Redfield
, Ellen
, Dale - Creator(s)
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Shawn Ryan
- Producers
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James Vanderbilt
, Shawn Ryan
, William Sherak
, Julia Gunn
, David Beaubaire
, Paul Neinstein
, Marney Hochman - Seasons
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2
- Story By
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Matthew Quirk
- Writers
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Seth Fisher
, Munis Rashid
, Corey Deshon - Directors
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Adam Arkin
, Guy Ferland
, Millicent Shelton
, Ramaa Mosley - Showrunner
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Shawn Ryan