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Everything You Need To Know About Netflix's "The Night Agent" Before Watching The Season 2

Casey Rackham
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Before you scroll any further, I am BEGGING you to stop and turn on Season 1 of The Night Agent on Netflix if you haven't seen it already. Why? Because it's an exciting, well-done thriller and I don't want any Season 2 spoilers below to ruin your experience!

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Man peers through window blinds, casting dramatic shadows on his face, suggesting suspense or intrigue in a cinematic scene

Now, for everyone else who watched Season 1 and has been anxiously waiting for Season 2, here's a breakdown of what to know before watching the new season:

Where did Season 1 leave off?

In Season 1, we met Peter Sutherland, a low-level FBI agent working in the basement of the White House answering the "Night Action" phone, aka the line secret agents call when they're in trouble and need assistance.

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A person with a wound on their forehead wearing a long-sleeve shirt, appears to be in an action scene outdoors

We then watched Peter, along with civilian (and sometimes love interest) Rose Larkin, figure out who the mole in the White House was, just in time for him to save President Travers from a plot to kill her.

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In the final scenes of the season, Peter is rewarded by the president with a position as an actual Night Agent.

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Person in tactical gear stands by an open car trunk, looking to the side, in a nighttime scene

What is Season 2 about?

The newest season kicks off nine months after the Season 1 finale in Thailand as Peter is squarely in the middle of his first Night Action mission. Of course, things immediately go awry and Peter and Rose once again find themselves in the middle of a conspiracy. According to Netflix, "working in the secretive organization Night Action in Season 2 will push Peter into a world where danger is everywhere and trust is in short supply."

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A tense scene showing a person pointing a gun, expressing focus and determination

Which main characters are returning?

Peter Sutherland:

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A man crouching with a focused expression and a firearm in hand, dressed in tactical gear, suggesting a scene from a TV or movie action sequence

Now officially a Night Agent, Peter has a whole new world of espionage to learn. And, as soon as a counterintelligence mission to retrieve a thumb drive containing CIA secrets goes south, Peter is once again in hiding while he works on tracking down the intel he needs to clear his name.

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Peter is played by Gabriel Basso, who you might recognize from The Big C or Juror #2.

Rose Larkin:

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Person in a sweater looking concerned at two laptops, talking on the phone in a dimly lit room

Rose, a young tech entrepreneur, is back in California, but instead of starting her own company, she's found herself taking a back seat as a programmer for a new up-and-coming company. However, things quickly take a turn when she gets a mysterious call asking her if she knows where Peter is.

Rose is played by New Zealand actor Luciane Buchanan, who you may recognize from The New Legends of Monkey.

Which new characters are we meeting?

With almost 14 new characters (from lead to supporting), here's a look at a few of the bigger characters we're getting this season:

Catherine Weaver:

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Person in a stylish coat walks confidently in a busy park setting, surrounded by blurred pedestrians

Catherine is Peter's new Night Action boss — she's a veteran of the top-secret investigative program who trains and oversees various Night Agents.

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Catherine is played by Amanda Warren, who you may recognize from The Leftovers and Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.

Noor:

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A woman in elegant attire and a patterned scarf looks intently at two blurred figures in a formal setting

Noor is an aide in the Iranian mission to the United Nations in New York. However, things get incredibly difficult for her when she tries to leverage secret information for the safety of her mother and brother in Iran.

Noor is played by Arienne Mandi, who you might recognize from The L Word: Generation Q and Hawaii Five-0.

Jacob Monroe:

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A bearded man in a suit sits in a vehicle, wearing a subtle earpiece, with blurred surroundings outside the window

Jacob is an international businessman with "powerful global connections which he uses to obtain valuable information."

Jacob is played by Louis Herthum, who you might recognize from Westworld, Breaking Bad, Longmire, and True Detective.

Solomon:

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Two people sit across from each other at a metal table in a dimly lit room, suggesting an interrogation or intense conversation

Solomon is the right-hand man/fixer for a powerful businessman who runs into Peter's path.

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Solomon is played by Berto Colon, who you might recognize from Orange is the New Black.

Javad Rahmani:

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Two men in suits stand outdoors. One wears a dark coat, the other a suit jacket; both look serious.

Javad is the head of Security for the Iranian mission to the United Nations and is tasked with protecting the employees and making sure they stay loyal.

Javad is played by Keon Alexander, who you may recognize from Tyrant or The Expanse.

Alice:

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Person looks thoughtfully upward, wearing a striped shirt, with background plants

Alice is Peter's first partner and mentor in Night Action.

Alice is played by Brittany Snow, who you may recognize from Pitch Perfect or X.

The Night Agent Season 2 premiered on Netflix on Jan. 23 and all 10 episodes are currently streaming. Let me know what you think of the show in the comments below!

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