The Night Manager (2016)

Synopsis

Former British soldier Jonathan Pine navigates the shadowy recesses of Whitehall and Washington where an unholy alliance operates between the intelligence community and the secret arms trade. To infiltrate the inner circle of lethal arms dealer Richard Onslow Roper, Pine must himself become a criminal.

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Cast

• Tom Hiddleston as Jonathan Pine
• Hugh Laurie as Richard Roper
• Tom Hollander
• Olivia Colman as Angela Burr
• Noah Jupe as Daniel Roper
• Michael Nardone as Frisky
• Alistair Petrie as Sandy Langbourne
• Aure Atika as Sophie Alekan
• Douglas Hodge as Rex Mayhew
• Diego Calva as Teddy Dos Santos

If you liked The Night Manager, try

• The Night Agent
• Slow Horses
• Furious
• Bridgerton
• I Will Find You
• Cross
• The Day of the Jackal
• Spooks

BingeNext's take

If you’re into tense dramas that mix mystery and crime with a bit of political intrigue, The Night Manager is a solid pick. It follows Jonathan Pine, a former British soldier who has to go undercover to take down a dangerous arms dealer, which means stepping into a world where intelligence agencies and illegal trades blur the lines between right and wrong. With Tom Hiddleston leading the cast alongside Hugh Laurie and Olivia Colman, the series feels gripping and smart, pulling you into a shadowy game of trust and betrayal. It’s perfect for fans of shows like The Night Agent or Slow Horses who enjoy layered characters and slow-building suspense. With two seasons and a dozen episodes, it’s just enough to binge without feeling overwhelming, making it a great choice for a weekend when you want something intense but not too long.