Tom Hiddleston returns as spy Jonathan Pine in the long-awaited second season of The Night Manager. The new season arrived on BBC iPlayer in the UK on New Year’s Day, January 1, 2026, and started streaming globally on Prime Video from January 11, 2026. The show picks up nine years after the explosive first season finale, with Pine pulled back into a dangerous new mission.
The new story sees Pine, now living under the alias Alex Goodwin, working a quiet desk job in London. His peaceful life ends when he spots a former associate of his old enemy, arms dealer Richard Roper. This forces him back into the field to infiltrate the operation of a new threat: Colombian businessman Teddy Dos Santos, played by Diego Calva.
Where to Watch The Night Manager Season 2
Your location determines where and how you can watch the new season. Viewers in the United Kingdom have early access for free, while international audiences can stream it through Amazon’s service.
United Kingdom Viewers
For audiences in the UK, The Night Manager Season 2 is available completely free of charge. The series premiered on BBC One and all episodes are available to stream on-demand on BBC iPlayer.
You need a valid TV license to watch on BBC iPlayer, but there is no additional subscription fee. The first episode premiered on television on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at 9:05 PM. New episodes continue weekly on Sundays at 9:00 PM on BBC One.
International Viewers (USA, Canada, Australia, and Worldwide)
For viewers outside the United Kingdom, The Night Manager Season 2 is streaming exclusively on Amazon Prime Video.
The global release began on Sunday, January 11, 2026. The first three episodes became available immediately, with new episodes released every Sunday after that. You need an active Amazon Prime or Prime Video subscription to watch. Pricing starts at $8.99 per month in the US, CA$9.99 in Canada, and AU$9.99 in Australia. New users can often start with a 30-day free trial.
Complete Episode Release Schedule
The season consists of six episodes. Unlike many modern shows, it is not releasing all at once. Instead, it follows a weekly schedule to build suspense.
Here is the full release calendar for both UK and international audiences:
- Episode 1: Released on January 1, 2026 (UK) / January 11, 2026 (Global).
- Episode 2: Released on January 4, 2026 (UK) / January 11, 2026 (Global).
- Episode 3: Airs on January 11, 2026 (UK & Global).
- Episode 4: Scheduled for January 18, 2026.
- Episode 5: Scheduled for January 25, 2026.
- Episode 6 (Season Finale): Scheduled for February 1, 2026.
This means UK viewers got a head start, with the first two episodes available before the global launch on January 11.
How to Watch From Abroad with a VPN
If you are a UK resident traveling outside the country, you will find that BBC iPlayer is blocked. To watch the show for free as you would at home, you can use a VPN (Virtual Private Network). A VPN changes your device’s IP address to make it appear you are browsing from the UK, allowing you to access BBC iPlayer.
Similarly, if you are an international Prime Video subscriber traveling to a region where the show is not available, a VPN can help you connect to your home country’s service.
Writer David Farr discussed the challenge of the new season, stating, “Last time there was a book that was adapted… But this time, there was a blank page, but still with wonderful, iconic characters gifted to us by le Carré. My job was to take these characters into a new space that felt deeply faithful to le Carré.”
New Cast and Characters for Season 2
Tom Hiddleston and Olivia Colman reprise their lead roles as Jonathan Pine and intelligence officer Angela Burr. They are joined by several new faces who bring fresh danger and intrigue to the story.
The primary new antagonist is Diego Calva as Teddy Dos Santos, a charismatic but dangerous Colombian businessman. Camila Morrone plays Roxana Bolaños, a local businesswoman in Colombia who forms an alliance with Pine to help infiltrate Teddy’s world.
Other new cast members include Indira Varma and Hayley Squires. Fans will also see the return of familiar characters from season one, including Alistair Petrie as Sandy Langbourne and Douglas Hodge as Rex Mayhew. Noah Jupe returns as Daniel “Danny” Roper, the son of Hugh Laurie’s character from the first season.
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Story Details and What to Expect
Season 2 is an original story, not based on a specific John le Carré novel like the first season was. The plot finds Pine using yet another fake identity, Matthew Ellis, to travel to Colombia and get inside Teddy Dos Santos’s arms operation.
The mission uncovers a conspiracy that links an arms shipment from Cartagena to covert British intelligence interests. Pine must navigate this complex web of betrayal and corruption, where it becomes unclear who he can truly trust, including figures within the British state. The series continues to explore themes of morality, loyalty, and the high personal cost of espionage.
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