Customer Ratings & Reviews

An Englishman, Jonathan Pine (played by Tom Hiddleston), is working as the night manager of a Cairo hotel. He gets involved with a local woman who is the girlfriend of a local gangster. Through her relationship with the gangster she has acquired information linking illegal international arms sales with Richard Roper (Hugh Laurie), an English billionaire. She is soon found dead, murdered due to her having this information. Fearing for his own life, Pine flees, ending up working at a remote hotel in Switzerland. Four years pass, and then Roper visits the Swiss hotel. This rekindles Pines thirst for revenge, and he is enlisted by British Intelligence to spy on Roper. What follows is a very dangerous game of intrigue and deception

Tom Hiddleston absolutely shines as Jonathan Pine, a night manager at various luxurious hotels around the world. Hugh Laurie nails his role as the Worst Man in the World. While somewhat updated for modern times from the John le Carre novel of the same name, and genderbending a character, it stays overall true. A romance, a spy thriller, and a study in human nature, it's a wonderful mini series that's sure to always have you at the edge of your seat.

This may have been an adaptation of a John Le Carre' novel, but it was terrific with Tom Hiddleston as the British spy and Hugh Laurie as the international arms dealer. This was a quite different type of role for Hugh Laurie from Dr. Gregory House in the TV series House. Shows how good Hugh Laurie can be when given the chance. It was unfortunately a miniseries that ended too soon. Typical great example of the high level acting that can be seen on BBC.

I bought this for a friend as a present, but the DVD lists the full season plus extras. The TV episodes I've caught are fascinating, watching excellent actors become new characters than the ones I'm used to seeing them as. They're very believable in their new roles & the tension & menace feels real. Undercover cat & mouse at it's most dangerous! I may have hooked myself into watching the 2nd season by this purchase *g*

Bond on an Impossible Mission! This miniseries has that kind of look and feel. This thrilling drama had just the right amount of suspense and action to keep me on the edge of my seat. Tom Hiddleston would be an excellent choice as the next James Bond. No matter, this miniseries stands tall on its own merits. I hope Mr. le Carre has more in store for Jonathan Pine. James make room for Jonathan.

Excellent leCarre novel adapted to screen perfectly. Thrilling story, perfectly acted, beautiful scenery. Top series with Northern Exposure, Thirtsomething, S—and the City, Six Feet Under, The Tunnel, and (yes) Downward Dog. For mystery fans, it is the BEST, with the Tunnel second.

Fast paced and suspenseful - murder, intrigue, tastefully sexy scenes, gorgeous actors, and very suspenseful! I so wanted it to be a series on TV but "not gonna' happen". Right up there in great drama, along with some other great series, FX style. Not going to disappoint!

AN EDGE OF THE SEAT 6 - PART MINISERIES THAT WAS REWARDING TO WATCH WITH NO CLUE WHERE IT WAS LEADING. MANY UP'S AND DOWNS, AND HORRIFYING VISIONS OF WHAT THE OUTCOME WILL BE WHEN THE WEAPONS ARE SOLD AND USED. IT GETS INTO AREAS NO ONE WOULD BELIEVE.GREAT CAST.

Suspenseful, well acted, and the scenery is fantastic similar to a Bond film. While the plot is sometimes a stretch specifically in regards to the protagonist's handling by MI-6, the romantic angle draws the viewer away and engages our suspension of disbelief.

Great mini series from the BBC. Called a "cloak & dagger masterpiece". I agree with that. Almost like watching a spy thriller. Hope Tom Hiddleston becomes the next 007. He would be perfect. Just watch how he gets the bad guy in this series!

I like House and Broadchurch so when I saw the actors from these were in it, I decided to purchase. Typical English series, lots of character and plot developement. Was an excellent purchase if you are into a great spy story.

Started to watch this on TV but the cable company switched us to digital and forgot to upgrade our equipment so was very happy to buy this. The acting was awesome and the plot was original. Will watch this again and again!

A wonderful interpretation of a John le Carré story. You remain glued to your seat by the story line, excellent acting, and beautiful scenery of the special cities of the Mediterranean area.

I missed this when it came out, and heard great things. Very happy to find the blu-ray release for this at a very reasonable price at Best Buy. Recommended for fans of intrigue, House and/or Loki.

And not sure I bought him as a "villain", per se. Yes, he's got sarcastic putz down to a science, but very few times I ever felt any real "menace" from his character. TH was, as always, amazing! :)

There is a good reason this show has been nomiated for so many awards. While I can see some folks seeing it as boring, if you are intrigued by good dialog, you'll love this show.

Excellent multi episode adaptation of The Night Manger, This time around, Hugh Laurie is the intimdating bad actor and Tom Hiddleston is a flawed but believable good guy.

this movie series is full of suspense its Tom Hiddleston at his best will leave you at the edge of your seat..

It's nice to have the complete BBC version. Though tense, this is an excellent adaptation of the original LeCarre novel with some interesting twists over the original.

I've wanted to see this since I heard reviews on entertainment programs. Since I'm a Hue Laurie fan I couldn't pass it up. Was a good price and did not disappoint.