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Did someone call for nighttime action? Peter Sutherland is back, and he’s more intense and determined than ever.

Netflix’s thriller “The Night Agent” (now streaming, ★★★ out of four) returns for a second season filled with conspiracies, escapades, and chaos as FBI agent Sutherland (Gabriel Basso) teams up again with his occasional love interest, Rose Larkin (Luciane Buchanan). The second season feels a bit more chaotic, more serious, and sometimes slower than the thrilling first season, but “Night Agent” still manages to entertain. The series maintains its key promise: to provide just the right mix of light-hearted action, flirty exchanges, and surprising twists that are perfect for snuggling up with on winter nights. You might call it a cozy TV show.

Promoted from phone manager to top-secret government “night agent,” Peter, alongside his underutilized partner Annie (Brittany Snow), is on a mission to find out who leaked sensitive government information in Thailand. Things don’t go well; Peter panics, goes off the grid, and it takes the intervention of Rose, who tracks him down with her impressive tech skills, to draw him back into a world of danger, assassins, and espionage just to be near him again.

This season introduces Catherine (Amanda Warren), Peter’s sarcastic “handler,” who struggles to control his self-righteous and self-sacrificing instincts. There’s also Noor (Arienne Mandi), a CIA asset involved with Iranian diplomatic efforts at the United Nations, who might help Peter reclaim stolen intelligence. Yet, there’s something more significant unfolding beyond mere U.S.-Iran tensions, and Peter is determined to protect both the public and Rose — mainly Rose, above all.

“Night Agent” has never prided itself on subtlety or sophistication, and Season 2 is no different. The villains often come off as foolish, while the heroes seem overly fortunate, and the conspiracy plot is riddled with logical gaps. The writers have awkwardly thrust civilian Rose into a covert investigation, and some antagonists seem either too close to real life to serve as escapist entertainment or too absurd to take seriously. Specifically, the Iran storyline feels more suited for a mature drama. This is the show that featured a hilariously insane vice president in Season 1, a character who lacked a mustache only because he didn’t have one. It doesn’t quite justify long scenes in rural Iran or heavy discussions on whether political dissent is worth one’s life.

However, when the series moves past this subplot’s complexities (Episode 5 is especially challenging), “Night Agent” returns to being an exhilarating watch that keeps you glued to your chair. You don’t need to overthink it; it’s also not so simplistic that it can’t be enjoyable. The action sequences are engaging and dynamic, and Basso and Buchanan continue to have an enticing chemistry. The series’ binge-worthy nature — and the charm of its cast — allows me to overlook its flaws. Who cares if it’s slightly outlandish when it strikes all the right emotional chords? I’m a bit critical, but not enough to resist watching as Peter and Rose take on more injustices and save lives. It’s incredibly easy to get hooked on their adventures, especially leading up to the thrilling finale.

So, while “Night Agent” may not be poised to win any Emmys soon, not every show aims for greatness or accolades.

Some are simply here to help us through the night.