Rose's Presence Felt in 'The Night Agent' S3 Despite Absence

Gabriel Basso & Shawn Ryan on Luciane Buchanan's Exit and Possible Return

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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While Luciane Buchanan's character Rose Larkin did not appear in Season 3 of the Netflix series 'The Night Agent', her presence was still felt throughout the season. Series star Gabriel Basso and creator Shawn Ryan discussed Rose's absence, the decision not to bring her back, and the possibility of her returning in a future season.

Why it matters

Fans of the show were disappointed to see Rose, a central character in the first two seasons, not return for Season 3. Her relationship with lead character Peter Sutherland (Basso) was a key part of the show's narrative, so her absence was notable. The discussion around her potential return highlights how important the character was to the show and its audience.

The details

In Season 3, Peter was paired with a new character, financial reporter Isabel (Genesis Rodriguez), whose father turned out to be the shady intelligence broker Jacob Monroe (Louis Herthum). While Rose was not physically present, she was referenced multiple times, with Peter mentioning his 'doomed romance' and someone he 'cared about' that he 'couldn't make it work' with. Creator Shawn Ryan said the decision not to bring Rose back was a 'creative' one, as they wanted to explore a different storyline and world in Season 3. However, Ryan left the door open for a potential Rose return in the future, stating he 'would love to see Rose on the show again at some point' if the right storyline presented itself.

  • Season 3 of 'The Night Agent' premiered in 2026.

The players

Peter Sutherland

The lead character of 'The Night Agent', played by Gabriel Basso.

Rose Larkin

A central character in the first two seasons of 'The Night Agent', played by Luciane Buchanan. She did not appear in Season 3.

Shawn Ryan

The creator and showrunner of 'The Night Agent'.

Isabel

A new character introduced in Season 3, a tenacious financial reporter whose father is the shady intelligence broker Jacob Monroe, played by Genesis Rodriguez and Louis Herthum respectively.

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What they’re saying

“While Rose isn't in Season 3, her presence still hangs over Peter from off Season 3. I don't think Peter's over her, and it wasn't a case of, oh, well, let's eject her, and let's just bring in a new girl, and he'll fall for her, and we'll just lean into those tropes.”

— Shawn Ryan, Creator/Showrunner of 'The Night Agent' (Deadline)

“Rose might not be present physically, but she is a presence mentally. She was a very significant person for Peter, and I don't think that he's the kind of person that just forgets things and moves on.”

— Gabriel Basso, Actor, 'The Night Agent' (Deadline)

What’s next

If 'The Night Agent' is renewed for a fourth season, which will be set in Los Angeles, there is a possibility that Rose Larkin, who lives in the Bay Area, could make a return appearance.

The takeaway

The absence of a key character like Rose Larkin in Season 3 of 'The Night Agent' highlights how important she was to the show's narrative and the connection between her and the lead character Peter Sutherland. While the creative team opted to explore a different storyline in Season 3, they left the door open for a potential Rose return in the future if the right opportunity presented itself.