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The Night Agent (on Netflix)

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Awrite · 25/03/2023 13:24

Anyone watching?

FBI agent with a back story, some sort of terrorism, the Secret Service, POTUS, Vice POTUS, assassins, etc.

Pretty good so far.

The only thing I don't like is the Natural Born Killers assassins side story. It's not adding anything. Or maybe the actress is just a bit annoying.

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Rhubarb01 · 25/03/2023 13:42

I watched the first five episodes last night and I'm quite enjoying it. I know what you mean about the assasins. I can't decide whether to laugh or be annoyed. There's certainly a good dose of black humour about them.

BumVases · 25/03/2023 13:44

I’m really enjoying it and so is DH - we usually don’t agree on tv shows

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Awrite · 25/03/2023 14:01

I've just googled at the Chief of Staff was born in 1978. Her lovely silver hair must be dyed.

The main guy is growing on me. He's like a young Matt Damon.

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MyWayOnly · 25/03/2023 22:00

I’ve watched it, it was fun, nothing new but fun! Reminds me a bit of the Reacher tv series. The main leads are likeable , I agree that the male lead does have some Matt Damon vibes and it’s the first hairy chest I’ve seen on tv in a while!

NowThatsWhatICall22 · 26/03/2023 16:39

It’s 24 without the clock, a few more sleeps and actual eating. Enjoying it so far.

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Awrite · 26/03/2023 17:38

Yes, it's definitely like 24.

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QuintanaRoo · 26/03/2023 18:51

I binge watched it all non stop on Friday, really enjoyed it.

I’ve actually never seen 24, think I’ll have to watch that next.

FannythePinkFlamingo · 26/03/2023 18:52

I've binged watched it this weekend. Two episodes to go and I've enjoyed it so far.

Ffswhatsthepoint · 26/03/2023 18:53

Loving it so far! The main character, Peter, is delicious!

spanieleyes · 26/03/2023 18:55

Definitely needs a Series 2!

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Awrite · 26/03/2023 20:10

That's me finished it. Oddly satisfying ending.

Absolutely needs a season 2. And 3. And 4 ...

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NowThatsWhatICall22 · 26/03/2023 23:42

Just finished 24 The Night Agent tonight. Peter is the casting blend of Matt Damon and Richard Maddon. Agree re the ending OP-surely it will have a season 2?

howdoesatoastermaketoast · 28/03/2023 23:38

I think that they're positioning themselves for season 2 etc to be possible but yes i enjoyed it

KimberleyClark · 29/03/2023 10:20

Yes really enjoying it but did find it a habit hard to believe that a highly trained FBI agent wouldn’t check his car for trackers.

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Awrite · 29/03/2023 17:07

Yeah, a few things they just glossed over

I just kept thinking, how are they getting internet? Whose internet is it? Surely, if it was there own data, the FBI or whoever was tracking them would find them?

24 was very like that though, just glossed over unlikely stuff.

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inkblink · 30/03/2023 09:43

Why does the female assassin keep putting on wigs that in no way alter her appearance? Apart from that, I'm enjoying it!

NowThatsWhatICall22 · 30/03/2023 18:32

Awrite · 29/03/2023 17:07

Yeah, a few things they just glossed over

I just kept thinking, how are they getting internet? Whose internet is it? Surely, if it was there own data, the FBI or whoever was tracking them would find them?

24 was very like that though, just glossed over unlikely stuff.

😝 so true, especially on the boat- open networks for all on the seas for streaming and hacking into major security systems. Also, when Diane Farr, The White House chief of staff arrives home, goes in through just an average front door with a yale type of handle, not even a home alarm system that she deactivates 😂 v.relaxed about security. At least they did appear to eat and referenced taking toilet/shower breaks.

It’s why we loved 24, I remember there was a joke at the time about their HR not being able to keep up with who should be on payroll from one day to the next.😆

Drywhitefruitycidergin · 30/03/2023 23:43

I've just started this tonight. Enjoying it so far - I thought it was Matt Damon on the trailer pic. Agree on the 24 vibes - it's giving me the nervous feeling I used to get watching it.

Belindabelle · 31/03/2023 22:19

Loving this so far. Agree about the 24 vibes. First thing DH has picked that I can stand to watch for a while.

2023usernameNew · 01/04/2023 11:05

Just finished it , agree with 24 vibes but I would say mixed with a good dose of The Bodyguard (the BBC tv show, not the Kevin Costner movie).

Flavabobble · 01/04/2023 14:04

Loved it, predictable maybe but really really well made. Very tense in parts.
I appreciate a pantomime villain (I was a bit upset when they were done away with) adored Rose, she was tough and smart, none of that shrieking helpless business, she just got on with beating or pushing people folk to their death.
Reminded me a bit of Homeland too, as well as the previously mentioned shows.

Belindabelle · 01/04/2023 21:57

Finished. Really enjoyed it. Fairly predictable but not ridiculously stupid like some programmes DH watches.

AutumnColours9 · 02/04/2023 01:36

Loved this.

Womencanlift · 02/04/2023 16:26

Just finished episode 1. Pretty good but not getting 24 vibes at all (which is one of the best dramas ever made in my opinion)

Will stick with it though as we need a good drama to get into

CrotchetyCrocheting · 02/04/2023 16:30

I think we must be odd. Dh and I finished it last night and it was more a case of we've started it so we might as well finish it rather than either of us enjoying it. I really didn't like Rose and there were some really dumb lines in it 'Do you know someone called Osprey?', 'It must be a code name' no fucking shit sherlock and that was said about 3 times by different people. It wasn't for me at all.