[Sunday 1st February](/whats-on-tv-tonight-sunday-1-february-2026/), 9pm, BBC One
The Night Manager series 2 finale arrives this Sunday, bringing the decade-long wait for resolution to an end. Ten years is a long time to wait for a rematch. But when the original Night Manager landed on BBC One back in 2016, adapted from John le Carré’s novel and starring Tom Hiddleston as the impossibly suave undercover operative Jonathan Pine, nobody quite expected we’d be here a decade later watching the final chapter of his cat-and-mouse game with Hugh Laurie’s chillingly urbane arms dealer Richard Roper.
Yet here we are. And what a ride Series 2 has been.
The Story So Far
When The Night Manager returned on New Year’s Day 2026, it picked up the threads of a story many assumed had been tied off for good. Pine, now operating under the alias Alex Goodwin, found himself drawn back into Roper’s orbit — because of course he did. Some demons simply refuse to stay buried, and Roper has always been Pine’s particular ghost.
The second series has taken us from the sun-drenched corruption of the Mediterranean to the humid danger of South America, with Pine once again playing the most dangerous game imaginable: earning the trust of a man who destroys lives for profit whilst secretly working to bring him down.
What to Expect from the Finale
Episode six brings us to Colombia, where Roper is orchestrating a weapons drop that could destabilise an already volatile region. Pine knows the stakes. We know the stakes. The question hanging over this finale isn’t really what will happen — it’s how, and at what cost.
Central to this final confrontation is Teddy Dos Santos, played with compelling vulnerability by Diego Calva. As Roper’s secret son from Colombia, Teddy has spent the series caught between two father figures: his biological dad, whose moral bankruptcy he’s only beginning to comprehend, and Pine, who represents something approaching integrity in a world that seems to have none. Where Teddy’s loyalties finally land could determine everything.
Then there’s Roxana Bolaños, brought to life by Camila Morrone, whose own agenda has woven through the series in ways that suggest the finale won’t simply be a two-hander between Pine and Roper. The Night Manager has always understood that the women in these stories are rarely just decoration, and Roxana is no exception.
Hiddleston and Laurie: The Main Event
Let’s be honest — the real draw here is watching two exceptional actors circle each other one last time. Hiddleston’s Pine remains a masterclass in controlled tension, a man whose calm exterior barely contains the fury beneath. And Laurie’s Roper? Still the most charming monster on television, the sort of villain who makes you understand, uncomfortably, why people fall under his spell.
Their scenes together crackle with the energy of adversaries who know each other far too well. Series 2 has deepened their dynamic, moving beyond the original’s infiltration narrative into something more personal, more bitter. By the time we reach this finale, it feels less like a spy thriller and more like a reckoning.
Worth Your Sunday Evening?
If you’ve followed The Night Manager this far, you hardly need convincing to tune in for the conclusion. For those who’ve somehow missed the boat, catching up before Sunday would be time well spent — all previous episodes are available on iPlayer.
The original series won three BAFTAs and three Golden Globes for good reason. This second outing has proved that returning to the well needn’t mean diminishing returns. The production values remain cinematic, the performances first-rate, and the writing sharp enough to justify le Carré’s legacy.
Whether Pine finally gets his man — and whether getting him comes at too high a price — remains to be seen. But one thing’s certain: this is event television done properly, the kind of drama that reminds you why the BBC still matters.
Set a reminder. Pour yourself something appropriate. And prepare for what promises to be a properly satisfying conclusion to one of British television’s most stylish thrillers.
The Night Manager Series 2 finale airs Sunday 1st February at 9pm on BBC One. All episodes available on BBC iPlayer.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is The Night Manager finale on?
The Night Manager series 2 finale airs at 9pm on Sunday 1st February 2026 on BBC One.
How many episodes are in The Night Manager series 2?
Series 2 consists of six episodes, with the finale being episode 6.
Where can I watch previous episodes of The Night Manager?
All episodes of The Night Manager series 1 and 2 are available to stream on BBC iPlayer.
Will there be a Night Manager series 3?
No announcement has been made regarding a third series. The finale is expected to conclude Jonathan Pine’s story.
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