Gabriel Basso Talks 'The Night Agent' Season 3, Interrogation Scene, and White House Access

The actor discusses Peter's moral torment, filming the intense interrogation with Stephen Moyer, and why the 'FU' to the President line may resonate with viewers.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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In Season 3 of The Night Agent, Peter Sutherland (Gabriel Basso) grapples with the consequences of his deal with intelligence broker Jacob Monroe, which helped save lives but likely swayed a presidential election. As Peter and reporter Isabel uncover the extent of the First Lady's dealings with Monroe, an assassin known as The Father (Stephen Moyer) captures Peter and interrogates him using a truth serum-like drug. Basso discusses the emotional toll on his character, filming the intense interrogation scene, and why Peter's defiant 'Sir, FU' to the President may resonate with viewers. The actor also addresses whether he's been inside the real White House, despite his character's frequent visits.

Why it matters

The Night Agent explores the moral complexities of national security and the abuse of power, with Peter's actions having far-reaching consequences. Basso's performance in the interrogation scene is seen as a highlight of his work on the show, providing insight into his character's internal struggles. The actor's comments on Peter's relationship status and potential future partner also offer clues about the character's development.

The details

In Season 3, Peter Sutherland (Gabriel Basso) has to live with the consequences of making a deal with shadowy intelligence broker Jacob Monroe to get intel that saved Rose and thousands of others, but likely swayed a presidential election. Peter's guilt deepens as he and reporter Isabel uncover the extent of the First Lady's dealings with Monroe as part of a dark money network. An assassin known as The Father (Stephen Moyer) is sent after Peter and Isabel, leading to a game of cat and mouse until The Father captures Peter and interrogates him using a truth serum-like drug. Basso describes the emotional toll on his character and the filming of the intense interrogation scene, which series creator Shawn Ryan called 'the best work that [Basso] has done as an actor on our show.'

  • Peter made the deal with Jacob Monroe in a previous season to save Rose and thousands of others.

The players

Peter Sutherland

The main character, played by Gabriel Basso, who is grappling with the consequences of his deal with intelligence broker Jacob Monroe.

Jacob Monroe

A shadowy intelligence broker with whom Peter made a deal that likely swayed a presidential election.

Isabel

An intrepid reporter who works with Peter to uncover the extent of the First Lady's dealings with Monroe.

The Father

An assassin, played by Stephen Moyer, who is sent after Peter and Isabel.

Richard Hagan

The governor who won the presidential election, likely due to Peter's deal with Monroe.

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What they’re saying

“It's the law of volitional consequence. He made a decision, and now he's got to deal with the consequences. I think he made that decision to help a lot of people and to save Rose. But that doesn't mean because it was a good decision, everything is fine now. It's weighing on him, the consequences, and he's doing a tough job. It sucks, but he's doing it, he's moving forward.”

— Gabriel Basso, Actor (Deadline)

“It felt good. I think the President in the show views himself as above — like a majority of the politicians nowadays on both sides view themselves above the law. And I think to recognize corruption and recognize deception and lying, and be able to call him and be like, 'Hey, FU' is good, I think a lot of people will appreciate that.”

— Gabriel Basso, Actor (Deadline)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.

The takeaway

This season of The Night Agent explores the moral complexities of national security and the abuse of power, with Peter's actions having far-reaching consequences. Basso's powerful performance in the interrogation scene provides insight into his character's internal struggles, and the 'FU' to the President line may resonate with viewers who feel politicians have placed themselves above the law.