Episode 3 of Season 2 of "The Night Agent" kicks off with an intense scene where Peter picks up Warren’s phone, drawing us back to a pivotal moment seven months prior—Rose's initial interview at Adverse. The CEO was taken aback by Rose's exceptional talent for the position she sought, yet she remained steadfast in her desire for it.
Fast forward to the present, where Rose finds herself at a bustling bus stop, while Peter engages in a tense conversation with Jacob Monroe—the orchestrator behind the disastrous Bangkok mission. Jacob, for obvious reasons, demands Peter surrender himself to spare Rose's life. Aware that Peter is the sole individual who can identify him, Jacob harbors a grim intent for Peter.
Unsurprisingly, Peter isn't ready to meet his fate and has little faith in Jacob's promises. Navigating his escape with agility while still on the phone with Rose, he alerts her to danger and gives her a head start. However, Peter's exit from the building is anything but swift, hindered by a lurking sniper and at least two relentless assassins hot on his trail.
Meanwhile, Rose dashes through the streets, weaving through kitchens, her every move guided by Peter's urgent instructions. Alas, her narrow escape is temporarily foiled when one of the assassins, Solomon, tracks her down, sparking a fierce confrontation. In a desperate struggle, Rose manages to stab Solomon and slip away, albeit not gravely injuring him. As she flees, two more assassins close in, and the stakes rise. Just as Solomon is about to recapture her, Catherine intervenes, sweeping Rose off the street and concealing her. Tragically, the connection with Peter is lost, leaving him worried sick about her fate.
Eventually, Rose and Catherine shake off their pursuers, and Rose sends a hurried text to Peter, informing him of their refuge with Catherine. Though she invites him to join them, she acknowledges Peter's lingering mistrust towards Catherine. Catherine, for her part, extends Rose protection and urges her to return to the safety of California.
After shaking the assassins' trail, Peter, Catherine, and Rose finally reunite. Catherine is none too pleased by Peter's suspicion and his refusal to collaborate with her. She insists on a briefing and presents Peter with a picture of Solomon, whom Peter identifies as Alice's killer. He also confides in Catherine about Jacob's call and Warren's demise, deceitfully claiming Warren revealed nothing to him.Catherine issues a stern ultimatum, threatening to expel Peter from the investigation, yet Peter holds all the cards as the sole identifier of Jacob. Recognizing her predicament, Catherine reluctantly concurs to retain him on the case while vowing to delve into the mysteries surrounding Solomon. Peter, seizing the moment, demands financial assistance and a vehicle. They strike a deal: Peter will ensure Rose's safety until a plan for her is solidified.
Back at their abode, Rose and Peter engage in a thoughtful discussion regarding her future – should she remain in the bustling city of New York or resume her professional duties elsewhere? As the night descends, Rose is haunted by a terrifying nightmare, and Peter gently offers his solace. come morning, their conversation shifts to her battle with PTSD and the therapeutic journey she's undertaking. Their investigation into Solomon intensifies, albeit they are currently armed with nothing more than a grainy photograph and an absent name.
Thanks to the powerful search capabilities of Adverse, they stumble upon a six-year-old newspaper clipping that reveals Solomon Vega, a former Marine, passed away six years prior. Peter dives into the government databases, only to find Solomon Vega's records suspiciously absent. He speculates that someone of significant influence must have orchestrated their erasure. Rose attempts to harness Adverse once more, but to her dismay, she's met with a brick wall – her access has been revoked. Her supervisor, enraged by her unauthorized use of the app to stalk individuals and suspecting she's plotting behind his back to court investors, demands her return to California to discuss the fate of her career.
Meanwhile, Peter uncovers an address for Solomon's sister and, accompanied by Rose, they embark on a visit to her. Elsewhere, Noor continues her espionage on behalf of the Americans. She attempts to charm Javad, hoping to extract information about Abbas's schedule. However, Javad proves to be a formidable security officer, steadfastly refusing to disclose any sensitive details. Undeterred, Noor devises a clandestine plan, planting a tracking device within Abbas's coat.
As her supervisor and Javad exit the embassy, she stealthily tails them, her camera silently capturing Abbas's clandestine encounter with Solomon and the securing of a mysterious briefcase. She also snaps intimate shots of Solomon's visage, every detail etched into the lens. With trembling fingers, she contacts her CIA handler and transmits the images, but unfortunately, Noor lacks photos of the briefcase's contents or the meeting's discussions. She vows to procure more intelligence, though her handler cautions her about the peril involved.
Noor, an untrained spy in the truest sense, narrowly escapes detection by Javad, who catches a fleeting glimpse of her before she swiftly vanishes into the shadows. Fortunately, Javad remains uncertain of what—or whom—he saw. During their subsequent lunch outing and stroll through the city, he inquisitively inquiries about her day. Once more, she weaves a web of lies, and he, unsuspecting, believes every word.
Elsewhere, Tomas Bala, whose father is a war criminal incarcerated at The Hague, reaches out to an old college chum, Elliot, who now serves under the Foreign Secretary. Tomas implores Elliot to intercede on behalf of his father, hoping for leniency. Elliot, steadfast in his principles, refuses to compromise. Disappointed, Tomas sulks, while his wife, Sloane, attempts to lift his spirits.
Meanwhile, Rose and Peter confront Solomon's sister, Celeste, a disabled woman whose heart appears shattered by her brother's demise. She bears a crushing sense of guilt, believing that her accident necessitated Solomon's resignation to become her sole caregiver. In a moment of deceit, Peter siphons through Celeste's mail and uncovers a bank statement revealing regular payments from KinCare Trust. They conjecture that Solomon might be leveraging KinCare Trust to financially uphold his sister. Rose dials Catherine's number, voicing her intention to remain in New York alongside Peter. She pledges to assist Catherine in bridging the gap with Peter.
Later, the trio reconvened to delve deeper into the intricacies of the case. Peter, with a solemn expression, handed Celeste's bank statement to Catherine, who then proceeded to update them on her probe into Solomon's background. Her findings, however, were meager, as his records had been meticulously erased from the system.
Peter, still haunted by the events in Bangkok, insisted on knowing what Catherine's subsequent investigation had uncovered. Regrettably, her efforts had yielded no new information. Finally, Peter unburdened himself about Foxglove, playing the audio recording he had made during his confrontation with Warren, when the latter was held hostage.
The scene shifts to military officers busy loading a truck, its contents shrouded in secrecy. Tragedy strikes as the truck is ambushed en route to a secure location. Masked assailants brutally murder the two occupants, dispose of their bodies with callous disregard, and seize the truck.
Meanwhile, Peter agreed to ensure Rose's safety, while Catherine clarified that Rose was not officially involved in the investigation. She further elaborated that Mosley had already initiated discussions with the CIA to scrutinize Foxglove. Additionally, she disclosed that Solomon's identity had previously been assumed by an Iranian spy.
Catherine then informed Peter and Rose that they would be taking charge of Noor's case. The episode concludes with Tomas receiving a voice note from his cousin Markus, revealing an unexpected twist: they had taken possession of the entire truck, a move that was not part of their original plan.
