description: At the end of Season 1 of The Night Manager, British arms dealer Richard Onslow Roper is outwitted by Jonathan Pine as he tries to sell weapons illegally to Syrian buyers. Pine destroys the weapons leaving Roper in debt to the Syrians to the tune of hundreds of millions of dollars. Two years later they are informed that Roper is dead.
genre: 03 Series
dateCreated: Summer 2025
The Night Manager: A Tale of Deception and Intrigue
Set in the world of espionage and international arms dealing, “The Night Manager” follows the gripping story of Jonathan Pine, a former British soldier played by Tom Hiddleston, who becomes embroiled in a dangerous mission to take down the notorious arms dealer Richard Onslow Roper, portrayed by Hugh Laurie. Pine’s alliance with intelligence officer Angela Burr, played by Olivia Coleman, leads to a high-stakes game of manipulation and betrayal.
The series is known for its stellar cast, led by Hiddleston, Laurie, and Coleman, who deliver powerful performances that keep viewers on the edge of their seats. With a blend of suspense, action, and intricate character dynamics, “The Night Manager” weaves a compelling narrative that delves into the moral ambiguity of espionage and the lengths people will go to for power and revenge.
