The Night Agent, a political thriller recently released on Netflix, has taken the streaming world by storm, breaking records and achieving significant milestones. According to a report by TheWrap, in just three weeks since its premiere, the show has garnered 515.57 million hours viewed and over 62 million total views. It has earned a spot on Netflix’s Top 10 English-language TV shows, currently ranking ninth. Although it initially had the third-best start on Netflix after Wednesday and Dahmer, it is now eyeing The Witcher, which holds the eighth position with 541.01 million hours of viewing. As Netflix only counts the first four weeks of a show’s availability, The Night Agent still has one week left to increase its success further.

The series is adapted from Matthew Quirk’s novel, and features a cast led by Gabriel Basso and Luciane Buchanan, with other notable actors such as Fola Evans-Akingbola, Sarah Desjardins, Eve Harlow, Phoeni Raei, Enrique Murciano, D.B. Woodside, and Hong Chau. The show’s plot revolves around an FBI Agent who works in the basement of the White House, handling a phone that never rings. However, one fateful night, the agent receives a call that sets off a chain of events leading to a dangerous conspiracy that reaches all the way to the Oval Office.

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Netflix’s The Night Agent Gets the Green Light for Season 2

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Netflix has officially renewed The Night Agent for a second season after a highly successful first run. The show debuted on March 23, and quickly captured the attention of viewers, landing in the number one spot on the English TV list, with over 168 million hours streamed in just the first week. The show also reached the top ten in 93 countries. This level of popularity has led to the quick renewal decision. In a statement, Netflix’s VP of Drama Series, Jinny Howe, said, “We’re proud to see The Night Agent deliver a breakout performance and become instantly embraced around the world. Shawn Ryan has created a spy thriller sensation that viewers cannot get enough of, with a stellar cast featuring Gabriel Basso, Luciane Buchanan and Hong Chau, and we’re here to bring them more of the action and suspense they love.”

Creator Shawn Ryan also expressed his joy at the positive reception the show has received, saying that it has been a great joy to see the show embraced by viewers around the world. He credits the success of the show to the hard work of the cast, writers, directors, crew, and partners at Sony Pictures Television and Netflix. With the announcement of the show’s renewal, Ryan and his team are already getting to work on the second season, promising more action and suspense for fans of the show.

The Night Agent Season 1 is available for streaming on Netflix.