The Night Agentseason 3 has received a major update. The Netflix series, which debuted in 2023, stars Gabriel Basso as Peter Sutherland, an FBI agent whose position on the Night Action team sees him pulled into a variety of dangerous missions involving conspiracies and danger at every turn. The ensemble cast of the show includes Luciane Buchanan, Fola Evans-Akingbola, and Kari Matchett. Both seasons have been well received, with Certified Fresh 74% and 83% Rotten Tomatoes scores respectively, and the upcomingNight Agentseason 3was renewed in October 2024, months before the season 2 premiere in January.
The officialNetflix UK & IrelandX account has now shared a video with an update onThe Night Agentseason 3. The video, which bears the caption"THE NIGHT AGENT S3 is now in production!“showcases Basso addressing the audience and announcing the commencement of principal photography in Istanbul. The video also showcases various behind-the-scenes shots of action-packed moments being filmed, including a “reverse 180” car stunt and a fistfight out on the street. See the original post below:
What This Means For The Night Agent Season 3
The Show’s Production Schedule Is Back To Normal
It remains to be seen if season 3 can followtheNight Agentseason 2 endingwith a swifter turnaround than before. While season 2 has been well-regarded,it followed season 1 by nearly two full years. This hiatus does not seem to have damaged the series' reputation, but its propulsive action storyline would most likely be benefitted by a less extensive hiatus. Precedent shows that the wait will likely be shorter this time, however. Below, see a breakdown of the production timelines of the first two seasons:
June 12, 2025
August 19, 2025
So far, both seasons have begun filming in the winter and concluded in June, followed by a premiere early the next year. So far, the fact that filming on season 3 has already kicked off as of February 7, the new episodes seem poised to follow that same pattern. This means thatThe Night Agentseason 3 could potentially premiere as early as February 2026, which would give it a much more reasonable 13-month hiatus.
Our Take On The Night Agent Season 3 Update
Given the tenor oftheNight Agentseason 2 reviewsand the fact that the season has beenNo. 1 on Netflix’s chart of the most-watched English-language shows for two weeks runningat the time of writing, it seems likely that the show will continue being renewed beyond season 3. The fact that it seems to be back to a more regular production and release schedule will likely help it achieve this longevity, as the story can continue without long breaks during which audience members could potentially forget details of the previous seasons and lose interest.
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The Night Agent is a suspenseful thriller in which a dedicated FBI agent becomes embroiled in a dangerous conspiracy after answering an emergency line call. Set against the backdrop of political intrigue, the agent uncovers a mole within the White House, posing significant risks to national security.
