How The Night Agent Author Matthew Quirk Feels About The Netflix Series
The Night Agent author Matthew Quirk shares how he really feels about Netflix's adaptation of his 2019 political thriller of the same name.
Matthew Quirk, the author of the political action thriller novel <source> The Night Agent </source>, expressed his approval of the Netflix series adaptation of his work. In 2023, he revealed to No Apology Book Reviews that he and his wife were big fans of the show, having watched all ten episodes and being completely hooked. Quirk stated, "I really loved the series," adding that he forgot it was his book and they were "completely hooked."
He expressed gratitude to everyone involved in the production, noting that the show shares the exact title of the 2019 book but is on its own terms. While the show doesn't follow the book entirely, Quirk found it fascinating to see how others, including longtime TV producer and creator Shawn Ryan, played within the sociopolitical world he created.
He enjoyed seeing some of his scenes filmed and welcomed the addition of new content to give the show a second life. Despite the differences, Quirk noted that both the book and the series have a man/woman on the run and share the same spirit. The series, which is a standalone story, has since spawned three expansive seasons that build upon the narrative of Quirk's initial novel and expand on the liberties taken with the source material. The show's final season, officially season 4, was announced in March 2026.
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