The Night Manager

With the cast in this little series, nothing could go wrong. I guess it could, but it didn't.

Great story, and it captured my interest so much I had to watch it properly instead of having it as just some background entertainment while doing other things.

It's like a nice short story where the viewer is dragged in slowly, and ends in a climax. The last episode is definitely a highlight, where some are really slow.

If I could I'd probably give it an 8.5/10, but since that's not an option I went up instead. A 9 it is then!

I liked the acting of the main character (Tom Hiddleston) very much. He actually won a Golden Globe for his role. I liked also the cinematography and the views 👌. I highly recommend this show.. its short and good.

The Night Manager really is one of the better mini-series that you'll ever see! It will draw you in from the first episode and keep you captivated and on the edge of your seat throughout each episode! This show won a bunch of awards including Tom Hiddleston (Best Actor), Hugh Laurie (Supporting Actor) and Olivia Colman (Supporting Actress) all winning Golden Globes for their performances and each one was well deserved! The rest of the cast is great too. It's also directed by an Oscar winning director in Susanne Bier. This has to be the best adaptation of John le Carre that's ever been made. If you haven't seen this yet then do yourself a favor and go watch it.

Tom Hiddleston (Jonathan Pine) and Hugh Laurie (Richard 'Bloody' Roper) are a delight to watch in their respective castings and elevate this crime thriller to a cut well above the TV miniseries average. In fact, add to that the exotic locations and a music score worthy of Bond, The Night Manager really is something special.

I read the book after I'd viewed this series and appreciated the film script even more. The switching of Leonard Burr for the heavily pregnant 'Angela' (played by Coleman) is inspired and gives a wonderful 'common touch' to the otherwise very 'public school - ex military' vibe. Supporting roles from Elizabeth Debicki (Jed) and Tom Hollander (Corky) warrant honourable mentions for moments of brilliance. Check out Corky when, 3 sheets to the wind, he complains about the lobster salad - or lack thereof... ( incidentally - the lobster salad scene actually has John le Carrie as the dinner guest Pine apologises to - a nice touch).

All this acting talent simply heightens the drama of Carrie's masterful storytelling. We are charmed by Roper (the worst man in the world) and moved by Burr (recounting the memory of children exposed to chemical weapons) and the tension is held nicely by the paranoia of strained, mistrusting relationships. Close ups of Roper growling and glaring as the stakes climb ever higher, alongside everything going south back in London HQ make this an eminently re-watchable drama. Me likee Mr Pine...

I have to say That Night Manger was even better than I expected and I was expecting it to be good! Especially after reading all the great reviews and ratings. Tom Hiddleston is one of the most underrated actors working today. He's terrific in everything he does. The Night Manager follows former British soldier and now hotel manager, Jonathan Pine (Hiddleston). He is contacted by a spy operative for his help to spy on international businessman Richard Roper (Hugh Laurie). Roper is believed to be the leader of secret arms trade. Pine infiltrates Romper's inner circle while keeping his real mission a secret. If you're looking for a good spy thriller that will hold your attention throughout every episode then give this a try. You won't be disappointed.