Almost ten years later after the first The Night Manager which changed the modern spy thriller for the better the series has at last returned with the second season.

In season 2, Tom Hiddleston is back to playing the character of Jonathan Pine the hotelier turned agent who again is dragged from a peaceful life right into the guns of international arms trade.

Early reviews: “Better Than Bond”

First social media reviews are establishing the long wait has not tampered with the aura of the show. A viewer on X shared their excitement.

Stating, “The 2nd season of #TheNightManager was sure worth the decade long wait delivering once again a Bond-esque spy thriller only one that is actually better than most Bond films. Tom Hiddleston carries while Camila Morrone is a compelling enigma and Diego Calva is a hot villain.”

The acknowledgment of the new actors especially Diego Calva in the role of the antagonist and Camila Morrone brings out a new dynamic that goes well with Tom's comeback.

Another viewer who was also very delighted stated right after the premiere, "Boom! I just completed the first two episodes of The Night Manager on IPlayer and it's amazing!!"

The quality of the production and the pacing also received high marks from long-time fans.

One comment read, “Seen both episodes and it is so good. I was sceptical and it took me about ten minutes to get used to the vibe but especially second episode is a full swing. Loved the party scenes first the glamorous one and then the in Teddy's house The twist was visible for anybody who ever watched a TV but given it was dropped in the middle of episode 2, it obviously was not meant to be a big surprise.”

But for many, Tom's screen presence remains the main draw. One fan wrote, “Hiddleston is really really watchable.”