The Night Agent is calling it a day

The series was an immediate hit with viewers, some of whom were likely tricked into thinking The Night Manager was back, and others who genuinely wanted some political thrills. Those disappointed with a lack of night management, though, were quickly on board. At the time, Netflix said the show clocked 812 million hours viewed, which still isn’t a great way of determining whether a show is actually popular or just kinda streaming popular. Still, it was the most-watched thing on the streamer at the time, an impressive feat for a service that had more than 18,000 titles in 2023. 

But the Agent‘s hold on viewers was short-lived. Over the next two seasons, as Deadline notes, viewership began to slip. Despite the positive reception, the third season dropped 40% from season two. Netflix isn’t making FBI thrillers for charity, and the downturn signaled the show’s end as a Los Angeles tax credit, acquired by Sony for season four, ensured a proper ending to Sutherland’s travels.