The Night Manager Returns After a Decade with Tom Hiddleston Leading New Season

The Return of a Modern Spy Classic

After nearly a decade away from screens, The Night Manager returns to Prime Video on 11 January 2026, bringing back Tom Hiddleston as globe-trotting British intelligence officer Jonathan Pine for a highly anticipated second season. The original six-part series, which premiered on BBC One in February 2016, became a global sensation and earned critical acclaim, winning eleven awards including two Primetime Emmy Awards and three Golden Globe Awards.

The season two premiere took place at London’s BFI Southbank on 10 December 2025, marking the show’s return nearly 10 years after its Emmy-winning predecessor. The event showcased not only returning stars but also introduced new cast members who will join this thrilling espionage adventure.

A New Mission for Jonathan Pine

Pine now lives an uneventful life in London as Alex Goodwin, a low-level MI6 officer, until a chance sighting of an old Richard Roper mercenary leads him to a violent encounter with Colombian businessman Teddy Dos Santos, played by Diego Calva. Encouraged by Olivia Colman, reprising her role as Angela Burr, Pine meets Roxana Bolaños (Camila Morrone), a businesswoman who reluctantly helps him infiltrate Dos Santos’ arms operation, only for Pine to face betrayal and a deadly plot involving the training of a guerrilla army.

Hiddleston told The Hollywood Reporter he’s ’10 years older, with a few more scars on the inside and outside’ when reflecting on returning to the Bond-esque role. Based on characters created by John le Carré, the second season is created and executive produced by David Farr and directed by Georgi Banks-Davies.

Star-Studded Cast and Release Details

The second season features new cast members Indira Varma, Paul Chahidi and Hayley Squires, while Alistair Petrie, Douglas Hodge, Michael Nardone and Noah Jupe return from the first season. Notably, Hugh Laurie is officially involved in The Night Manager’s return not as Richard Roper, but behind the scenes as an executive producer.

The first three episodes debut on 11 January 2026, with one new episode releasing every Sunday until the season finale on 1 February, and the series will stream on Prime Video worldwide and on BBC and BBC iPlayer in the UK. This strategic release schedule promises to keep audiences engaged throughout January as Pine navigates dangerous new territory in Colombia and beyond.

Significance for Television Drama

The return of The Night Manager represents a significant moment for premium television drama. The series garnered widespread praise when it first premiered, achieving a 91% score on Rotten Tomatoes and receiving 12 Emmy Award nominations. Both seasons two and three were ordered simultaneously in April 2024, suggesting confidence in the continued appeal of this espionage thriller.

For fans who have waited patiently, the new season promises to deliver the same sophisticated storytelling and nail-biting tension that made the original series a must-watch event, whilst expanding the narrative beyond the source material into fresh, unexplored territory.