What Happened to Rose in 'The Night Agent' Season 3 After Surprising Departure?

The Night Agent surprised viewers with Luciane Buchanan's shocking exit. Rose, played by Buchanan, did not appear in season 3 after deciding to take a new job in California following her split from Peter, played by Gabriel Basso.

Creator Shawn Ryan mentioned that they initially discussed bringing Rose back for season 3 but ultimately decided to explore the storyline without her. The decision was based on creating the best storyline for the show.

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The Night Agent, based on a novel by Matthew Quirk, follows FBI agent Peter as he uncovers a conspiracy within the U.S. government. The series became one of Netflix's top debuting series and was renewed for season 3 shortly after its release.

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TV shows often see characters come and go, and The Night Agent is no exception. Fola Evans-Akingbola returned for season 3 after missing from the previous season, while Kari Matchett and other cast members made appearances in various episodes.

Ryan expressed regret over informing Evans-Akingbola of her absence in season 2 but was pleased to bring her back for season 3 in a cameo role. The Night Agent can be streamed on Netflix.