Viewers of BBC One's hit spy drama The Night Manager were left hot under the collar this Sunday, as the latest episode delivered what fans are hailing as the 'sexiest scene of the decade'.
A Sizzling Screen Moment
The moment in question featured leading man Tom Hiddleston, reprising his role as former soldier turned intelligence officer Jonathan Pine. In a dramatic and unexpected twist, Pine found himself entangled in a passionate dance with two key figures: businesswoman Roxana Bolaños (Camila Morrone) and the series' antagonist, Colombian arms dealer Teddy Dos Santos (Diego Calva). This steamy love triangle played out in the show's third episode, leaving audiences in shock and delight.
Social media platform X, formerly Twitter, erupted with praise for the sequence. One viewer declared it 'the sexiest scene of the decade possibly the century', while another exclaimed about the 'maaadddd' sexual tension between Pine and Teddy, begging for 'one passionate kiss'. Others highlighted the incredible chemistry, cinematography, and sheer heat of the five-minute scene, with one fan joking they had become a 'huge fan of spy shows suddenly'.
More Than Just Steam: A Bond Audition Tape?
The buzz around the series extends beyond its saucy scenes. As the plot thickens—with Pine going undercover to expose a conspiracy to arm a guerrilla army—many viewers are drawing parallels to classic spy lore. Specifically, fans have noted similarities between the series' narrative and the 1989 James Bond film Licence to Kill.
This has led to widespread speculation that Tom Hiddleston is delivering the 'perfect Bond audition tape' with his performance. With the role of 007 still up for grabs following Daniel Craig's departure, supporters are vocal about their choice. 'I said it when it was out and I still maintain it. Night Manager is Tom Hiddleston's audition for Bond and I think it's successful,' wrote one fan on X.
From Spy Thrills to Reality TV Dreams
Off-screen, Hiddleston has been generating headlines of his own. While promoting the BBC series, the 44-year-old actor revealed he would 'absolutely' be interested in appearing on popular reality shows. He expressed particular enthusiasm for Strictly Come Dancing and the celebrity edition of The Traitors, which he described as 'the most ingenious thing' and 'completely compulsive' television.
Interestingly, Hiddleston stated he would prefer to be a 'Faithful' on The Traitors, relishing the chance to play detective with a clean conscience, rather than the deceptive role of a Traitor.
The Night Manager, based on John le Carré's novel, returned for its second series earlier this month after a decade-long hiatus. The drama continues to captivate audiences on BBC One and iPlayer on Sunday nights at 9pm.
