Release Date and Network
The Night Manager season 1 premiered on April 21, 2016, on the BBC network in the United Kingdom and on AMC in the United States. The series aired as a six-episode limited series, with the finale airing on May 26, 2016. The show is based on the 1993 novel of the same name by John le Carré. For more details on the original broadcast, see the official AMC page for the series AMC The Night Manager.
The series was produced by AMC Studios and the British Broadcasting Corporation. It was filmed across multiple international locations, including London, Zermatt, and Tangier. The production was led by Susanne Bier as director and Tom Hiddleston as lead actor. The premiere date of April 21, 2016, marked the start of the show's initial broadcast run.
Cast and Characters
The lead role of Jonathan Pine is played by Tom Hiddleston, a British actor known for his roles in major film franchises. Hugh Laurie portrays the antagonist Richard Roper, a corrupt private arms dealer. Olivia Colman plays Angela Burr, the intelligence agent who recruits Pine. The supporting cast includes Tom Hollander, Elizabeth Debicki, and Douglas Hodge.
The cast list features actors from the United Kingdom and the United States. Tom Hiddleston's performance earned him a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor in a Miniseries. Hugh Laurie won the Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Roper. The ensemble cast worked across the six episodes to deliver the spy thriller narrative.
Streaming and Availability
The Night Manager season 1 is available for streaming on platforms such as Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV. Viewers can purchase or rent individual episodes or the full season through digital storefronts. The show is also available for streaming via the AMC+ service in select regions.
Streaming availability may vary by country due to licensing agreements. The series is listed on major digital marketplaces, including Amazon and Apple, where it can be accessed on demand. For current streaming options, check the official Amazon Prime Video page Amazon Prime Video The Night Manager or the Apple TV page Apple TV The Night Manager.