Gabriel Basso Talks Storytelling, Pressure, and a More Dangerous Peter in The Night Agent Season 3 – INTERVIEW

Gabriel Basso embraces pressure and precision in The Night Agent Season 3.

Season 3 of The Night Agent premieres February 19 on Netflix, and Peter Sutherland is no longer the wide-eyed agent answering a mysterious phone in the White House basement. He is sharper, more capable, and more alone.

Coming off the explosive events of Season 2, Peter is dispatched to Istanbul to track down a young Treasury agent who fled with classified government intel after killing his boss. That pursuit spirals into a dangerous web of dark money, hired assassins and a relentless journalist chasing buried secrets. The stakes are national, the threats are personal, and the margin for error is gone.

When I sat down with Gabriel Basso, the conversation began far from gunfire and global conspiracies.

A Storyteller First, Actor Second

Before discussing covert missions, I asked Basso when acting first grabbed him.

“I think it missed me,” he said with a grin. “I think I love storytelling… I don’t necessarily love acting. It’s just a facet of storytelling.”

As a kid, he created stories in the woods long before professional sets entered the picture. That foundation still shapes him. For Basso, performance is only one piece of a larger creative puzzle.

Starting young also gave him a rare education. He worked alongside respected filmmakers and actors, yet he credits the crew for teaching him how productions really function.

“I’d say I learned more from the crew growing up,” he said, explaining how observing department heads helped him understand the mechanics behind the camera.

That perspective shows in how he approaches leading a global hit series. He understands the machine, and he respects the collaboration.

From Pure Filmmaking to Global Phenomenon

Reflecting on his early career, Basso pointed to The Kings of Summer as a defining experience.

“There wasn’t a ton of studio influence… Everybody knew what the story was,” he said. “We were still allowed to have genuine moments in the woods as kids.”

That sense of creative purity left a lasting impression.

Now, The Night Agent operates on a much larger scale. The series became one of Netflix’s biggest breakout hits, and its success still catches him off guard.

“It always surprises me,” Basso said. “The fact that we’re on season three now is pretty impressive.”

He remembers the moment it clicked. Netflix reached out to let him know the show had exploded. His social media following reflected that surge overnight. Yet the attention did not lessen the responsibility he feels when people choose to watch.

“I’m asking for people’s time, which is the most valuable resource,” he said. “It better be worth their time.”

That mindset fuels every season.

Istanbul, Evolution and Isolation

Season 3 wastes no time. Peter lands in Istanbul and immediately finds himself in pursuit of a fugitive with sensitive intelligence. The international setting adds texture and scale to the story, while also raising the danger level around every decision Peter makes.

For Basso, filming overseas was memorable beyond the script.

“I had my 31st birthday there,” he said, describing celebrating abroad with the crew. He also praised the team and the experience of working in a city layered with history and energy.

On screen, Peter feels different this season. In Season 1, he was constantly out of his depth. In Season 2, he remained grounded and relatable. Now, the character has grown into the role.

“I felt like they leaned into it, and I’m able now to be like a Night Agent,” Basso explained.

However, growth brings new weight.

“He’s realizing how alone he is,” Basso added, noting that Peter is more competent but also more isolated.

That duality defines Season 3. He is dangerous and capable, but the emotional cost of operating in the shadows is catching up.

Could His Other Characters Survive Night Action?

In a quick game, imagining his past roles entering Night Action, Basso leaned into the fun.

Jake Barrington from A House of Dynamite? “He’d make it for sure,” Basso joked, calling him “the ultimate deputy.”

James from Juror #2? “He is sort of a dangerous guy… he’d probably do pretty well,” though Basso laughed that the tattoos might give him away.

Scarecrow from The Strangers? “He’d fail… although he’d probably be good at surveillance.”

Martin from Super 8? “He’d make it,” Basso said, joking about his character’s unusual defense mechanism.

Fake Freddie from iCarly? “Not old enough… but he might be an asset.”

The answers were playful, but they also underscored how long Basso has been building characters across wildly different worlds.

Looking Toward Season 4

If Peter’s mission continues, Basso hopes the series explores places rarely seen on screen.

“Korea somewhere or Slovakia… Estonia, Moldova, Montenegro,” he said, expressing interest in filming in countries audiences do not often experience through big productions.

For now, all roads lead to Istanbul and a conspiracy that threatens to shake the government itself.

Season 3 of The Night Agent streams on February 19 on Netflix.

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