The return of The Night Manager to BBC One has delivered a chilling twist, with a character's fate seemingly sealed by a call for murder. A tense preview from the drama's second episode reveals the new antagonist, Teddy Dos Santos, orchestrating a deadly resolution to his problems.
A Sinister Conversation Seals a Fate
The hit BBC drama, which made a triumphant return on New Year's Day 2026 a decade after its first series, continues the story of former hotel night manager turned MI6 officer Jonathan Pine, played by Tom Hiddleston. An exclusive clip obtained by the Express from the upcoming second episode shows Pine's new foe, Colombian businessman Teddy Dos Santos (Diego Calva), in a covert and menacing discussion.
In the scene, Teddy is heard complaining to a General about a man named Alejandro Gualteros, who is "making my life difficult" by freezing bank accounts and attempting to inspect a shipment. Teddy's instruction is stark: "That cannot happen." When the General assures him he will handle it, Teddy emphasises the urgency, stating, "Make it quick. No money. No operation," heavily implying a lethal order.
Pine's Dangerous Game of Trust
Meanwhile, Jonathan Pine is now operating as a low-ranking MI6 officer running a discreet surveillance unit in London. His pursuit of one of arms dealer Richard Roper's former mercenaries draws him into a violent confrontation with Teddy. To infiltrate the villain's circle, Pine adopts a daring cover, masquerading as a Hong Kong-based Swiss banker seeking "new opportunities" due to complexities with Chinese partners.
Their first meeting, at a tennis club, is a masterclass in tension. "You're English?" Teddy probes. "I'm from Hong Kong," Pine coolly lies. "Swiss Bank. I've been there for 10 years." Teddy, intrigued, labels him a "risk taker," to which Pine retorts, "In life as in on the court," with a confident smile.
New Alliances and National Conspiracy
The new series also introduces Camila Morrone as Roxana Bolaños, a businesswoman close to Teddy who is reluctantly recruited by Pine to help penetrate the arms operation. The overarching plot sees Pine racing to expose a vast conspiracy designed to destabilise an entire nation.
With betrayal lurking around every corner, Pine must navigate splintering allegiances, deciding whose trust to earn and how far he is willing to go to stop the threat. The chilling preview from episode two suggests that for at least one character, the time for decisions may have already run out.
The Night Manager continues its gripping second series on BBC One, promising high-stakes espionage where every conversation could be a death sentence.
