Netflix Viewership: ‘The Night Agent’ Fizzles as ‘The Hunting Party’ Soars

Bassyonni

Published: February 24, 2026 5:02 PM ET

The latest viewership figures for Netflix reveal a stark contrast between two of its dramas, highlighting changing audience preferences. While “The Night Agent” saw a significant drop in its viewership, “The Hunting Party” made a noteworthy debut.

Netflix Viewership: ‘The Night Agent’ Fizzles

This week, “The Night Agent” garnered 8.4 million views during its Season 3 premiere. This marks a 40% decrease compared to its Season 2 opening, which attracted 13.9 million viewers. Despite being a solid number, it shows a downward trend for the drama series led by Gabriel Basso.

Season 1 Success

In its debut week back in March 2023, “The Night Agent” generated 168.7 million viewing hours, translating to approximately 21 million views. It quickly became a significant title for Netflix, earning a place in the top ten of its Most Popular English TV Shows.

Season 1: 168.7M hours viewed
Season 2 Opening: 13.9M views
Season 3 Opening: 8.4M views

Plot and Cast Developments

In Season 3, Peter Sutherland, portrayed by Basso, confronts the ramifications of a controversial deal with intelligence broker Jacob Monroe, played by Louis Herthum. This deal has significant implications, including affecting a presidential election won by Governor Richard Hagan (Ward Horton).

The season introduces key new cast members, including:

David Lyons as a former spy
Jennifer Morrison as the First Lady
Stephen Moyer as a hitman

The series is produced by Sony Pictures Television and created by Shawn Ryan, who also serves as showrunner.

‘The Hunting Party’ Soars

In stark contrast, “The Hunting Party” debuted successfully on Netflix, achieving 3.5 million views despite being relatively new. It ranked seventh on Netflix’s viewership list following its first season release, which only has U.S. rights under the streaming service.

The show follows a team of investigators aiming to capture dangerous criminals who have escaped from a secret facility. It features a talented cast, including Melissa Roxburgh and Nick Wechsler.

Overview of ‘The Hunting Party’

Premiere Viewership: 3.5M views
Creators: JJ Bailey and Jake Coburn
Key Cast: Melissa Roxburgh, Nick Wechsler, Patrick Sabongui, Josh McKenzie, Sara Garcia

While “The Night Agent” faces challenges, “The Hunting Party” seems to be tapping into an eager audience, reflecting the competitive nature of Netflix’s programming landscape.