The Night Manager

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Season 1
Season #: 2, 1
Metascore
82

Universal acclaim - based on 32 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 32
  3. Negative: 0 out of 32
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Critic Reviews

  1. Under The Radar
    Reviewed by: Aaron Passman
    Apr 19, 2016
    60
    While it's a well-produced and entertaining series, it's disappointing to see writers and filmmakers heading back to the well to rehash lesser John le Carré works when current spy novelists like Olen Steinhauer, Charles Cumming, and Chris Pavone have modern novels that could easily be adapted--and likely with superior results.
  2. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Mike Hale
    Apr 18, 2016
    60
    [A] glossy, generic adaptation.
  3. Slant Magazine
    Reviewed by: Chuck Bowen
    Apr 15, 2016
    50
    The Night Manager goes down easy as a glamorous procedural, but its conventionality grows narcotizing.

Awards & Rankings

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#34 Best TV Season of 2016
50
#50 Most Discussed TV Season of 2016
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#22 Most Shared TV Season of 2016

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 182 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 147 out of 182
  2. Mixed: 25 out of 182
  3. Negative: 10 out of 182
  1. bruceylegs
    Apr 20, 2016
    9
    As a handsome international man of mystery stuck in a boring desk job myself, I can totally relate to Jonathan Pine's desire to blow stuff up.As a handsome international man of mystery stuck in a boring desk job myself, I can totally relate to Jonathan Pine's desire to blow stuff up. Great escapist fun!… Full Review »
  2. shoulderoforion
    Apr 19, 2016
    10
    I gave this a 10 because it's everything I want in a spy thriller, beautiful locations, beautiful people, hard boiled criminals, politicalI gave this a 10 because it's everything I want in a spy thriller, beautiful locations, beautiful people, hard boiled criminals, political intrigue, weapons, things that go boom, and that English actress from season 1 of Broadchurch. Such a delight, I dug this immensely & hope Hiddleston gets Bond or keeps making La Carre stories.… Full Review »
  3. vanhuizum
    May 11, 2016
    10
    Great storytelling... all the hooks... romance, thriller, intrigue.... wonderful acting by all. Hugh (House) is always a joy to watch. HighlyGreat storytelling... all the hooks... romance, thriller, intrigue.... wonderful acting by all. Hugh (House) is always a joy to watch. Highly recommend... a great series!… Full Review »
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