The Night Manager Season 2: Jonathan Pine Returns on a Dangerous Mission, Is Roper Alive Again?

Liputan6.com, Jakarta - The highly anticipated espionage series, "The Night Manager Season 2," has finally premiered, bringing Jonathan Pine (Tom Hiddleston) back into a world of intrigue and danger.

This second season takes place eight years after the dramatic events of the first season.

Fans around the world can now witness the new adventures of the night manager turned secret agent.

"The Night Manager Season 2" began airing in the UK on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on January 1, with new episodes released weekly.

Meanwhile, international viewers can enjoy the first three episodes on Amazon Prime Video starting January 11, followed by weekly releases.

This season will consist of six episodes, just like its first season.

The second season will explore the new life of Jonathan Pine, aka Alex Goodwin, an MI6 officer trying to escape his past.

However, fate takes a different turn when he unexpectedly encounters a shadow of his past and an enemy believed to be dead, Richard Roper.

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Fans in the UK can enjoy "The Night Manager Season 2," which premiered on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on New Year's Day, Thursday, January 1.

The first two episodes were released on that date and January 4, while the third episode aired on January 11.

Subsequent new episodes will air every Sunday at 9:00 PM local time on BBC One and are available on BBC iPlayer.

For international viewers, "The Night Manager Season 2" can be watched on Amazon Prime Video.

The first three episodes were released simultaneously on Sunday, January 11, giving viewers the opportunity to dive straight into the in-depth storyline.

New episodes will continue to be released every Sunday, with the final episode scheduled for February 1.

The second season of "The Night Manager Season 2" picks up eight years after the dramatic events of the first season, featuring a more mature and experienced Jonathan Pine (Tom Hiddleston).

He lives under a new identity as Alex Goodwin, a low-ranking MI6 officer who leads the "The Night Owls" surveillance unit in London, monitoring luxury hotels.

This time jump adds a new dimension to Pine's character.Pine's quiet and orderly life is shaken when he accidentally encounters Richard Roper, a long-time mercenary believed to be dead.

This event sets off a series of incidents that lead to a fierce confrontation with a new character, a Colombian businessman named Teddy Dos Santos (Diego Calva).

Pine must return to the dangerous battlefield of espionage.Pine's new mission takes him to Colombia, where he meets Roxana Bolaños (Camila Morrone), a businesswoman forced to help him infiltrate Teddy Dos Santos' arms operation.

This season initially featured a flashback of Angela Burr (Olivia Colman) identifying Roper's body four years after the first season, and even Pine saw it.

However, at the end of the third episode, it was revealed that Roper was still alive and had met with Teddy Dos Santos' associates, adding another layer of complexity to the storyline.

"The Night Manager Season 2" brings back the familiar and beloved main cast from the first season.

Tom Hiddleston returns as Jonathan Pine, now also known as Alex Goodwin, bringing further depth to the character.

Olivia Colman also reprises her role as Angela Burr, Head of the Foreign Office's International Enforcement Agency, continuing her role as a key figure in the world of espionage.

Furthermore, several other familiar faces also join the cast of "The Night Manager Season 2."

Alistair Petrie returns as Alexander "Sandy" Langbourne, Douglas Hodge as Rex Mayhew, Michael Nardone as Frisky, and Noah Jupe as Daniel "Danny" Roper.

Diego Calva joins the cast as Teddy Dos Santos, a Colombian businessman and arms dealer, becoming the new main antagonist.

Camila Morrone plays Roxana Bolaños, a Colombian businesswoman who will interact with Pine.

Other new cast members include Indira Varma as Mayra Cavendish, Head of the Secret Intelligence Service; Paul Chahidi as Basil, a senior MI6 official; Hayley Squires as Sally Price-Jones, an MI6 officer; and Kirby Howell-Baptiste as Dr. Kim Saunders, Pine's psychiatrist.