Episode 4 of Season 2 of "The Night Agent" kicks off with a haunting flashback to Iran, a year prior. Noor's cherished friend, Khaukat, dared to post unsettling truths about the government, unaware of the impending peril. Despite Noor's earnest warnings, Khaukat was eventually apprehended and vanished into the clutches of the authorities. This harrowing event served as a stark reminder to Noor that the government would relentlessly suppress those brave enough to raise their voices.
As the present unfolds, Noor is en route to a clandestine meeting with her CIA handler. Her surprise deepens upon entering the room and finding Peter and Rose awaiting her. After their introductions, they dive into devising a strategy to uncover the contents of the briefcase that Solomon entrusted to Abbas. However, the briefcase rests securely locked in Abbas's study, a room Noor cannot access. Peter urges her to act if she wishes to save her family, especially as her brother's military conscription looms just a week away. Time is slipping through their fingers, and breaking into the briefcase without detection seems impossible.
Fortunately, Abbas is hosting an embassy party the following day. Peter proposes they exploit the festive atmosphere as a guise to reach the briefcase. It's not a masterstroke, but desperate times call for imperfect plans. Noor vows to procure Abbas's key card, provided there's a suitable distraction. Rose steps forward, eager to assist, but Peter initially resists. Her insistence eventually wears him down, and he reluctantly concedes.
Elsewhere, Catherine receives a call from Mosley, who informs her that the CIA is denying Foxglove's existence. She finds it hard to fathom that Gedney is oblivious to Foxglove's operations. Mosley, however, orders her to stand down and steer clear of Gedney. On her way to confront Celeste with more questions, Catherine is astounded to discover that Celeste vanished in the dead of night. The neighbors, clueless and unhelpful, provide no leads.
Across town, Markus, Solomon, and Tomas converge in a restaurant, each steeped in their own thoughts. Tomas remains wary, sensing something amiss and realizing his father has secretly collaborated with Markus. Solomon reprimands Tomas for his naivety and hands a USB to Markus.Later that evening, Noor skillfully maneuvered to include Rose as the Swiss ambassador's guest plus one. Obliged to Catherine, the ambassador readily agreed to facilitate the arrangement. Meanwhile, Peter and Rose huddled together, brainstorming strategies to infiltrate Abbas's studio. Peter insisted that Rose pledge to abandon the party immediately if their plan took a turn for the worse.
Elsewhere, Catherine perused her emails and stumbled upon Alice's ashes. The following day, she sought out one of Alice's cousins, but he declined to accept them, preferring that Alice be remembered by those to whom she had devoted her life. Alice had prioritized her career over her family. Frustrated, Catherine confronted Gedney in a restaurant, demanding insights into Foxglove.
In parallel, Peter devised a plan to infiltrate the party disguised as a catering staff member. Rose and the ambassador were warmly greeted, and they orchestrated a diversion to assist Noor in surreptitiously lifting the key card from Abbas's coat. Peter successfully deactivated the cameras for a quarter of an hour, but Javad grew wary of Peter's demeanor. He singled Peter out for questioning before Noor could hand over the access card.
Seeing an opportunity, Rose intervened, sneaking into the office and snapping photos of the documents in the briefcase. With guests forbidden from bringing phones, she utilized Noor's phone for the task. However, on her way out, Haleh caught sight of her. Rose quickly fabricated a story, claiming she had been searching for the restroom and had stumbled upon Noor's phone by accident.
Meanwhile, Javad's suspicions deepened as he grilled Peter. He momentarily stepped away to handle a squabble between Noor and the Swiss ambassador, who had been deliberately drenched by Noor in a bid to create a distraction and give Peter a chance to flee.
Peter managed to overpower the two security guards assigned to him and made his escape. He returned home, anxiety creeping in as he realized Rose hadn't arrived yet. She finally walked through the door, reassuring Peter that she was unharmed. Peter was disappointed that Rose had broken her promise and stayed when things went awry, yet he was proud of her for obtaining the crucial information. The two shared a kiss and reconciled.
The very next day, Peter and Catherine converge to scatter Alice's ashes at her cherished location, an act that provides them both with a sense of closure and draws their bond even tighter. Catherine confides in Peter about the recent loss of another agent, her voice tinged with sorrow. She also relates her conversation with Gedney, withholding specifics as the intelligence is still unfolding, yet her worries about what she has gleaned are palpable.
Elsewhere, Tomas strives to assert his authority over Markus, only to be stung by Markus's suggestion that his father doubted Tomas's mettle for the challenging tasks ahead. Markus encourages Tomas to visit his dad, unaware of the hurt his words have inflicted.
Concurrently, Peter and Rose descend into the clandestine basement to rendezvous with Noor and retrieve the incriminating photos from her phone. While they await Noor's arrival, Catherine requests a private conversation with Peter. She unfolds the slender files pertaining to Foxglove, revealing that, in a bygone era, the CIA and the US military deemed it prudent to develop synthetic weapons, subsequently crafting antidotes. Alas, the portable chemical laboratory used in the creation of these poisons was recently pilfered.
Just as they delve deeper into their discussion, Noor enters the scene, resolute in her refusal to part with the photos until her family is safely extracted from Iran. Catherine and Peter attempt to reason with her, explaining the intricacies of a multimonth operation, but Noor stands her ground, unwavering. Rose, sensing Noor's desperation, lends her voice in support, urging Catherine and Peter to uphold their pledge to Noor.
