what is the night manager about

The Night Manager is a spy thriller originally based on John le Carré’s novel about a former British soldier named Jonathan Pine who works as a night manager at a luxury hotel. He is recruited by an undercover British intelligence operative to infiltrate the inner circle of a notorious international arms dealer, Richard Roper, with the aim of bringing him down. The story blends high-stakes espionage, moral ambiguity, and stylish, suspenseful plotting, following Pine as he navigates danger, deception, and the ethical lines crossed in pursuit of justice. The tale has been adapted into TV miniseries format, expanding on Pine’s undercover mission and the intricate web of crime, politics, and personal vendettas surrounding Roper’s empire. If you’d like, I can tailor a concise plot summary to a particular adaptation (the 2016 BBC/AMC miniseries is the most widely known) or provide context on themes, characters, and reception.