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The Independent
28-01-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Netflix users left deeply frustrated by Night Agent season 2 detail
Netflix users have been left deeply frustrated by a detail in The Night Agent season two. The spy thriller returned to the streaming service earlier this month and, as expected, shot to the top of its most-watched charts. Based on the Matthew Quirk novel of the same name, The Night Agent stars Gabriel Basso as low-level FBI agent Peter Sutherland, who finds himself involved in an international conspiracy involving a Russian agent and the highest levels of US government. Upon its debut in 2023, the series became one of Netflix's most popular shows globally, racking up 812 million hours of viewed time for its 10 episodes. The follow-up season has received even warmer reviews, with many comparing the show to Homeland at its height – but there is one aspect of the series that viewers seem unanimous in finding frustrating: the character of Farhad Taheri (Kiarash Amani). Farhad has been branded 'the dumbest character' on TV after endangering an extraction plan and causing an unnecessary shootout. 'Watching Night Agent 2 and Farhad might be the dumbest character I've ever seen. What a fool,' one fan complained, with another agreeing: 'Farhad on Night Agent 2 is the most annoying and dumbest character.' One person called Farhad 'the textbook example of a stupid human being', with one viewer declaring: 'Farhad has got to be the most annoying character of this year so far omg.' The Night Agent showrunner Shawn Ryan last year revealed that his 'initial pitch' for the show was that 'each season would tell its own, mostly self-enclosed, a beginning, middle and end story, and any future seasons would include a few but not most of the characters that we saw in the previous season'. He told Deadline: 'That was the original plan; I think it's still a pretty solid plan. To me it was important. I don't want to tell this specific story over five seasons, I want to tell this specific story in one season and give some satisfaction to the audience that they see how things turn out.' The Night Agent is available to stream on Netflix now.
Yahoo
27-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
This Political Thriller Is The Top Show On Netflix Right Now
'The Night Agent' is currently the most popular show on Netflix, according to the platform's public ranking system. Based on a 2019 novel by Matthew Quirk, the political thriller tells the story of an FBI agent who gets entangled in a dark government conspiracy involving a mole at the White House. The show returned for a second season on Jan. 23, almost two years after the first season premiered. All 10 new episodes of 'The Night Agent' are now available to stream on Netflix. In addition to stars Gabriel Basso and Luciane Buchanan, the season two cast includes Arienne Mandi, Louis Herthum and Brittany Snow. Read on for more trending shows of the moment across streaming services including Amazon Prime Video, Max and Apple TV+. And if you want to stay informed about all things streaming, subscribe to the Streamline newsletter. 'Harlem' is trending on Amazon Prime Video following the premiere of the third and final season on Jan. 23. The comedy revolves around four friends living in Harlem in their 30s as they navigate work, romance and more. Created by Tracy Oliver, 'Harlem' stars Meagan Good, Grace Byers, Shoniqua Shandai and Jerrie Johnson. 'Prime Target' premiered on Apple TV+ on Jan. 22. The thriller stars Leo Woodall as a young mathematician on the verge of a game-changing breakthrough who realizes a powerful force is working to put an end to his efforts. Although the first two episodes were released simulteaneously, the remaining six installments will drop weekly on Wednesdays until March 5. One of the top shows on Max at the moment is the new docuseries 'An Update on our Family.' Told over three episodes, the show looks into the troubling side of family vlogging, specifically diving into the story of Myka and James Stauffer, who 'rehomed' the son they adopted from China. The first installment of the three-part series premiered on Jan. 15 and the second on Jan. 22. The Amazon Freevee show 'Tribunal Justice' returned for a new season on Jan. 27. The arbitration-based court show follows a panel of three judges ― Tanya Acker, Patricia DiMango and Adam Levy ― as they debate and adjudicate real small claims cases. Netflix Just Made Another Move That Is Pissing People Off The Biggest Snubs And Surprises Of The 2025 Oscars Nominations Peacock Rushed A Documentary — And The End Result Is So Unserious
