Season two of The Night Manager has begun with a bang on BBC One and iPlayer, finally revealing what happens to the dangerous arms dealer Richard Roper, played by Hugh Laurie.
After the way the first season concluded, fans didn’t anticipate seeing this beloved character featured prominently in the sequel. Jamie Lee Curtis’s role was thought to be limited to work behind the scenes.
But the first episode quickly changed that idea with a brief appearance by the actor, which strongly links Jonathan Pine’s current mission to the dark history surrounding Roper.
This makes us wonder if we might see a longer, more detailed flashback later on, allowing the actress to play this compelling character again. For now, we can only guess and hope that happens.
Here’s a complete guide to what happens with Laurie’s character in season two of The Night Manager, including a reminder of how things left off for him at the end of season one.
Does Hugh Laurie appear in The Night Manager season 2?
Yes, Hugh Laurie does appear in The Night Manager season 2 – albeit, only briefly.
I was so impressed with his performance as Richard Roper in the first season, and knowing he’s still involved behind the scenes as an executive producer, it didn’t surprise me at all to see him make even a quick, but powerful, appearance in this long-awaited follow-up. It felt totally right for the character and the show.
The story begins with a somber meeting between Jonathan Pine (Tom Hiddleston) and Angela Burr (Olivia Colman) in Syria. They’ve been called in to identify the remains of an old enemy.
Years later, Jonathan is shaken by news of a possible heir to Roper’s criminal network, triggering a disturbing memory of the past. This flashback reveals more about Laurie’s troubled state, accompanied by unsettling audio from the first season.
As of right now, details about future episodes are scarce, but season 2 might include more flashbacks featuring the character Roper. We’ll share updates here as we learn more.
What happened to Richard Roper in The Night Manager?
Season two of The Night Manager reveals that Richard Roper was killed by his old associates. This happened after Jonathan Pine disrupted a crucial deal, costing them a lot of money.
Pine went deep undercover, posing as a seasoned criminal to earn the trust of Roper. He was working for the little-known International Enforcement Agency, and his goal was to dismantle Roper’s dangerous arms trafficking operation.
By the season’s end, Roper realized Pine had been working against him, but it was too late. Pine and his contact, Angela Burr, had already moved forward with their plan, and the outcome was dramatic.
In a remote desert meeting, Roper delivered a large shipment of dangerous weapons to his clients. They had paid a huge amount for them days before, transferring the funds to a fake company registered under Pine’s name – a name that would soon be tarnished by the deal.
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Unbeknownst to him, Pine had secretly used his connections in Cairo to equip the trucks with explosives and had also transferred the large payment to an account Roper couldn’t access.
When the weapons unexpectedly exploded, the arms dealer couldn’t afford to refund his angry customers. At the same time, Angela Burr saved Jed (Elizabeth Debicki), his partner, who had been mistreated and used as a bargaining chip.
Even after facing numerous setbacks, Roper stubbornly believed he could somehow escape the situation. However, when his own armed buyers hijacked the police escort transporting him, he completely panicked.
Season two of The Night Manager reveals that those harmed by Roper held him captive for four years, ultimately putting him to death for his role in the disaster. For Burr, this marked the completion of justice.
The Night Manager season 2 is currently airing on BBC One and iPlayer.
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David Craig writes about scripted TV dramas and comedies for TopMob, keeping readers up-to-date on the best shows across television and streaming platforms. Before joining TopMob, he worked at Starburst Magazine, hosted the podcast ‘The Winter King’ for ITVX, and earned a degree in Journalism from the University of Sheffield.
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