The Night Manager - Season 1 (2016) (season)
Creators:
David FarrDirected by:
Susanne BierScreenplay:
David FarrCinematography:
Michael SnymanComposer:
Víctor ReyesCast:
Tom Hiddleston, Hugh Laurie, Elizabeth Debicki, Olivia Colman, Katherine Kelly, Tom Hollander, Aure Atika, Russell Tovey, Jonathan Aris, Adeel Akhtar, Douglas Hodge, Natasha Little (more)Plots(1)
Hotel night manager Jonathan Pine receives a plea for help from a well-connected guest. His actions draw him into the world of Richard Roper, a businessman and arms dealer. (Prime Video)
Reviews (2)
So far a little disappointing. Top-notch in terms of acting. Even with the little room he is given, Laurie dominates the series, Tom Hiddleston is every inch a pro. But the femme fatale is not captivating enough and so the central theme of unexpected love for a stranger is unconvincing. The first episode seems like a rather slow prolog, which is usually right for a le Carré, but it doesn’t have the necessary power. I look forward to when the hinted at conflict begins, but nothing too impressive so far.
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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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