"The Night Agent" presents an addictive fusion of espionage procedural and political conspiracy, featuring twists and turns reminiscent of the style seen in "24." The narrative centers around Peter Sutherland, a low-level FBI agent assigned to the White House basement, overseeing an emergency "Night Action" phone line that seldom rings—until a pivotal evening when it does. Answering the call thrusts Agent Sutherland into a perilous conspiracy that unfolds all the way to the highest levels of power, as is often the case with intricate conspiracies.