Creators:
David FarrScreenplay:
David FarrCinematography:
Michael SnymanComposer:
Víctor ReyesCast:
Tom Hiddleston, Olivia Colman, Hugh Laurie, Elizabeth Debicki, Tom Hollander, Michael Nardone, Alistair Petrie, David Harewood, Katherine Kelly (more)VOD (1)
Seasons(2) / Episodes(12)
Plots(1)
In Cairo at the height of the Arab Spring, hotel night manager Jonathan Pine receives a plea for help from the beautiful Sophie Alekan. As the mistress of the powerful but dangerous hotel owner, Sophie has evidence of an arms deal that could help crush the popular uprising. Compelled to do what he thinks is right, Pine makes contact with his friend at the British Embassy. But his actions unwittingly draw him into the terrifying world of ruthless arms dealer, Richard Roper. When Sophie’s information makes its way to Angela Burr, a government anti-corruption agent intent on bringing down Roper’s empire, a leak in her network triggers a chain of events that end in tragedy. (Sony Pictures Home Entertainment)
(more)Reviews of this series by the user Necrotongue (5)
The Night Manager (2016)
I only started watching this series because Hugh Laurie was in it. Otherwise, I had no idea what I was getting into. I was entertained from the start by this spy game full of intrigue and understandable paranoia, although I found some moments quite naive and was massively disappointed by the ending. I expected it to be more realistic and less fairy-tale-like. Overall, I was satisfied anyway, I liked how the creators managed to gradually escalate the tension.
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Episode 1 (2016) (S01E01)
The first episode grabbed my attention right away, proving that a story can be compelling without nonstop action. Hugh Laurie shines as the main antagonist, and having first seen him in Blackadder, he’s never disappointed me since.
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Episode 2 (2016) (S01E02)
The plot is unfolding nicely, with both the villain and hero taking center stage. Olivia Colman, whom I loved in Broadchurch, also delivers a standout performance that deserves recognition.
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Episode 4 (2016) (S01E04)
The show keeps getting better with each episode. The tension is ramping up, the good guys have infiltrated the bad guys, only to find out the bad guys infiltrated them first. It's the perfect kind of chaos, full of scheming and mistrust. Just the way I like it.
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Episode 5 (2016) (S01E05)
The tension in this penultimate episode is at its peak. The gloves are off, and all the cards are being laid out. The atmosphere is fantastic, and I’m eager to see if the finale can keep up this level of quality. So far, the show has only gotten better.
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