First Impressions (Spoiler FREE): The Night Manager

So... this show is about really good room service, right?

Premise: A hotel night manager is recruited to spy on an international arms-dealer. Or... in geekier terms: Loki spies on Dr.House

Verdict: Really cool spy drama

If you are not in the UK [and you don’t like to watch TV illegally], chances are you have not watched this show yet. So I will keep my review spoiler free. Just some general first impressions.

In a nutshell, I really really liked it! And it must be noted that I have VERY high standards when it comes to spy shows. Very few espionage dramas have won me over since Alias [The Americans, D83... end of list], so I get incredibly excited when I find one that checks all the boxes. 

The Night Manager has a lot working for it. The tone and visual style are reminiscent of classic spy movies. The story is intriguing, the setting is exciting and the scenes exude tension and suspense. Hugh Laurie is chilling as the villain of the story and I don't think I have ever liked Tom Hiddleston this much [was he always this good looking?].

So far, I am much more excited about this show than War & Peace. 

Should you watch it? Definitely a must watch, especially if you like British drama and brainy spy-movies like Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy. 

And I will cut this short, because I think the Twitterverse explained it better:

The Night Manager is all about Hotels... apparently:

I want to be in a hotel now. And have room service like that. #TheNightManager

— The Beauty of Lit (@Emmaswriting) February 21, 2016

An hotel where you can order up Tom Hiddleston on room service is probably on to something. #TheNightManager

— Hugo Rodger-Brown (@hugorodgerbrown) February 21, 2016

Brb, giving Tom Hiddleston 5 stars for service on Trip Advisor. #TheNightManager

— Gareth King (@AlasPoorGareth) February 21, 2016

And I wasn't the only one appreciating Mr Hiddleston:

Getting snapchats from my sister telling me how good Tom Hiddleston is looking in The Night Manager 👍🏼😂

— Katy (@Katyrebecca_) February 21, 2016

But there was also a lot of talk about another spy:

The Night Manager time! I love the Bond-esque titles. Foreshadowing?

— Sarrah (@MissSarrah) February 21, 2016

Is this Tom Hiddleston's audition for James Bond?? #TheNightManager I don't care I already love it.

— Edward Price (@eddprice) February 21, 2016

But this user settled the matter once and for all:

Since #TheNightManager is plainly an audition for the next Bond, I am pleased to announce that the new 007 is Olivia Colman in a big cardy.

— RedScharlach (@redfacts) February 21, 2016

Sounds right to me...