How many episodes are in The Night Manager?

The Night Manager has 7 episodes in this listed season.

When does The Night Manager premiere?

The Night Manager premieres on 2026-01-11.

Is The Night Manager a new series?

The Night Manager is a returning series (Season 2).

The Night Manager(2023)

Archived · Disney+ Hotstar

7.67 eps

S02

CrimeDramaThrillerAction

ON AIR: JAN 11Season 2Archived listing

What to Expect

PremiereLens read

The Night Manager pairs a glossy surface with the constant danger of an undercover identity being exposed. Luxury hotels, private villas and discreet back-channel meetings provide the setting for lies and double-crosses, while bursts of action interrupt a patient buildup of suspense. Its continuous story grows tighter as Shaan Sengupta gets deeper into the arms dealer’s circle, making the appearance of trust increasingly dangerous.

A smile or handshake between Shaan and the charming, menacing man he hopes to bring down can conceal opposing intentions. Their cat-and-mouse relationship gives the intrigue a personal edge: Shaan has to appear loyal to someone whose trust is necessary to his deception. The polished exchanges carry menace precisely because neither friendliness nor access means safety.

Best for

undercover suspense, dangerous cat-and-mouse and Crime

Story lane

Crime and Drama

Commitment

Season 2 · 7 episodes

Where

Disney+ Hotstar

Official Premise

Follows Shaan Sengupta, an ex-soldier, who must infiltrate an arms dealer's inner circle to bring down his empire of war.

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Strongest Match

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Why this pick

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Why this pick

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