Summary
AsThe Night Agentgets closer to its season 2 premiere, the Netflix hit will have to face one common problem that other political thrillers have suffered from in the past. In 2023,The Night Agentbecame something of an overnight hitfor Netflix. Over the course of one month, it became the streaming platform’s sixth-most-viewed television series ever. Yet,The Night Agent’ssuccess does not make it invincible. AsThe Night Agentseason 2approaches, there is one specific issue the series must overcome. If it does not, all that success may have been for nothing.
The Night Agentis part of a fairly niche genre of political thrillers. In the same vein asJack RyanorReacher,the series follows a government agent who must use his skills, or lack thereof, to uncover a massive political conspiracy that threatens the entire country. In general, these types of shows which showcase a likable action hero in a dangerous political scheme do quite well among audiences. However,there is a recurring issue, proven by bothJack RyanandReacher,thatThe Night Agentis going to have to avoid- and soon.
10 Things That Need To Happen In The Night Agent Season 2
As anticipation for The Night Agent season 2 grows there’s great speculation about what it will be about, and certain plots that must appear.
The Night Agent 2 Might Struggle To Recapture Season 1’s Magic
What Made The Night Agent Season 1 So Good
The biggest hurdle thatThe Night Agentseason 2 must overcome is recreating the magic of the first season. For the most part, every television series has to face this issue, but forThe Night Agent,it is a very significant problem. This is becauseThe Night Agentseason 1 did so well. After breaking so many records at Netflix,The Night Agentseason 2 has big shoes to fill. If it doesn’t live up to expectations, some may wonder if the first season was just a fluke. The show has to prove that it deserves its record-breaking status.
The Night Agentwas nominated for The Bingeworthy Show of the Year award at the People’s Choice Awards.
The key to revivingThe Night Agent’sseason 1 success is to understand why the show got so big. There are a few theories. First and foremost,The Night Agentis very digestible. Despite being a thriller that relies on politics, which can get complicated, the show’s plot remains simple and easy to understand. Yet, at the same time,The Night Agentalso manages to be exciting with unexpected twists and turns. Another benefit is the show’s newness. Peter Sutherland is a completely new action hero, and this can be appealing. It’s unclear whether, given all these factors, the series can retain its fresh feel for a second season.
Jack Ryan & Reacher Also Struggled With Their Second Seasons
Why Jack Ryan & Reacher Season 2 Weren’t As Good
The risk ofThe Night Agentseason 2 not living up to expectations is increased by the fact thatneitherJack RyannorReacherseason 2 recaptured the magic. On Rotten Tomatoes,Jack Ryanseason 1 earned a Certified Fresh 75% from critics' and 88% from audiences. The following season, the critics' score lost its Fresh title and went down 5%. The audience score was an equally middling 63%. The same situation happened toReacher.Reacherseason 1 earned a 91% audience score, while season 2 sunk to 78%. Both shows seemingly dropped the ball after season 1.
The overarching refrain for bothJack RyanandReacheris that season 2 was simply not as good as season 1.
The big question that remains is where didJack RyanandReachergo so wrong.Reviews ofJack Ryanseason 2 claim that the season was good, but a drop-offfrom season 1. The story wasn’t as exciting, was too straightforward, and lacked the charm and wit of the first season.Reacherseason 2 saw similar reactions. The overarching refrain for bothJack RyanandReacheris that season 2 was simply not as good as season 1. It seems that maybe there isn’t a solid reason as to why season 2 fell off, yet this makes it all the more important thatThe Night Agentis alert to the potential problem.
The Night Agent Season 2 Is Different From Jack Ryan & Reacher In 1 Major Way
How The Night Agent Season 2 Can Succeed
There is definitely still hope forThe Night Agentseason 2, and a big part of that is the fact that the series does not rely on source material. WhereJack RyanandReacherneeded to follow storylines written in books,The Night Agentis an original story. Therefore, the political thriller can go in any direction it wants. This could be a serious benefit to the series, especially as it puts out more seasons.The Night Agentseason 2 can be better than season 1by organically finding a path forward rather than being bound to a pre-written story.
Ultimately, this could be the crux of howThe Night Agentsucceeds where others have failed. to do well,The Night Agentseason 2 needs to provide a fresh storythat raises the stakes but also maintains aspects of the original story, so the magic doesn’t fade. All in all, it will be a balancing act forThe Night Agentseason 2. To avoidJack RyanandReacher’sfates,The Night Agentseason 2 must toe the line between what is new and what is familiar.
The Night Agent
Cast
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.
