Tom Hiddleston has teased an update on the third season of The Night Manager. Eight years after the BBC drama first aired, the series returned with a second season in January, and a third instalment is now on the way.
Based on the works of John Le Carre, the show stars Hiddleston as MI6 officer Jonathan Pine, who races to expose a conspiracy designed to destabilise the country. The BBC teases: “With betrayal at every turn, he must decide whose trust he needs to earn and how far he’s willing to go before it’s too late.”
Season 2 Ending and What's Next
At the end of season two, Pine suffered a devastating defeat after discovering his nemesis Richard Roper (Hugh Laurie) was still alive. Pine was left bleeding, while Roper’s son (played by Diego Calva) and Angela Burr (Olivia Colman) were killed.
Speaking to RadioTimes.com, Hiddleston said: "I can tell you it's coming along. It's one of the most profound and significant pieces of work in my acting life. I'm so grateful to The Ink Factory for including me in the journey of generating the material now as we imagine how to develop the story further."
Hiddleston on Season 3 Discussions
Hiddleston admitted Pine was one of his favourite characters to have played, adding that discussions about season three “are very alive right now.” He said they are “very connected to the conversation about our lives right now and the direction of travel in the UK. As we know from the ending of season 2, Johnathan Pine finds himself in a tight spot... wait and see, it's exciting stuff."
Fan Reactions to Season 2
Despite the near-decade-long wait for The Night Manager’s return, viewers were gripped by season two. One fan’s review read: “Very matured and the new season did not disappoint.” Another added: “I personally loved it. It is different because it is set 10 years later but definitely worth it.” Someone else said: “I loved Season 1 and if anything I loved Season 2 even more. The darker tone and incredible acting from Tom Hiddleston and the new and returning cast made Season 2 well worth the long wait. This story yielded a heartbreaking and shocking turn of events and I can’t wait for Season 3.”
The Night Manager is available to watch on BBC iPlayer.
