The Night Agent is Netflix's new TV show darling – but it won't surpass Stranger Things

So, I was reading this article about Netflix’s latest obsession, The Night Agent. Apparently, it’s a pretty good show, but it’s not quite reaching the heights of Stranger Things.

Basically, The Night Agent is a political thriller about an FBI agent who has to navigate a web of conspiracy and deception to uncover a larger plot. It’s got all the usual twists and turns you’d expect from the genre, and the acting is solid across the board.

But despite all that, it seems like people just aren’t as hooked on it as they were on Stranger Things. Maybe it’s because Stranger Things had that nostalgia factor, or because it was something truly original. Or maybe people are just getting tired of the whole “government agents vs. shadowy organizations” trope.

Personally, I’ve always been a bit of a sucker for these kinds of shows. From The X-Files to 24 to Homeland, I can never resist a good conspiracy theory. And while I haven’t had a chance to watch The Night Agent yet, I’m definitely intrigued.

I think the reason these kinds of shows are so popular is because they tap into our collective fears about the world we live in. With everything going on these days, it’s not hard to imagine that there are shadowy forces at work behind the scenes, manipulating events for their own gain. And watching a hero like the FBI agent in The Night Agent try to unravel that web and bring the bad guys to justice is always satisfying.

So while The Night Agent may not be the next Stranger Things in terms of its cultural impact, I think it’s still an important show. It reminds us that there are still stories to be told about the dark corners of our society, and that there are always heroes who are willing to fight against those who would do us harm.