Brittany Snow an actor known for her musical roles in "Pitch Perfect" has taken a more action focused position in the second season of “ The Night Agent ” on Netflix as a Night Agent and a mentor.
Brittany Snow as Alice
In The Night Agent Season 2, Brittany Snow plays Alice, a fellow Night Agent and Peter Sutherland's new partner and mentor. Alice helps navigate the high risk dangers of being a “Night Agent”.
First Impressions and Chemistry
Initially some of the viewers thought Alice would be a romantic lead opposite of Peter, however it became obvious her role would be that of a skilled agent who provided Peter an outlet to connect with for assistance with a very complex situation. This provided an exciting twist that many were anticipating for a new character.
A Change in Style of Role

While Snow has often played characters in genres such as musicals and comedy it is revealed she is also very fitting for an action packed series. She takes on the new approach with grace and many reviews have shared she feels as a natural talent for the role.
Initial Doubts and Audience Reception
While the viewers were originally looking forward to seeing a possible love interest with a lot of focus for action it became a well executed story of mentorship and training and showcased a different side to both actors. For the character of Peter they sought after her to bring expertise into what is expected with such high risk situations in a fast-moving series.
Early Elimination in Season 2

In a very shocking turn of events Alice was killed in the opening sequences of the first episode during a dangerous situation that had her and Peter on a new mission. This is very early to a role that was expected to have long standing implications during this story telling arc.
A Frustration and Surprise for Viewers
Fans of the show may be very surprised as this plot line with so much chemistry between the actors is cut short. Her characters presence is impactful in the first episodes. With both her skills and chemistry she displayed her part was one viewers desired more of.
Alice's Role Within The Show

Although the role was brief, there are some highlights for her within this series. Both of her action scenes including her flashback in episode two showcased her unique strengths and also her knowledge.
Subtly Displayed Character Attributes
With her actions being a subtle view on all of her expertise there were parts of her character which are often reserved for action style leads. This demonstrated she was multi dimensional while only given a limited amount of time to display her expertise for such a position as a field operative. Also as a trainer for Peter it helped showcase a deeper layer in her story arc.
The Return of Alice
After the show had progressed through the season, new plot details are revealed that are tied to Alice. This adds a layer of mystery that can possibly bring her back.
Unresolved Questions
This new plotline adds questions as to if Alice is truly dead or if there will be a possibility for her return as her biological family had returned her ashes. Also they explored a deep need to honor those who dedicated their lives to the role of Night Action agents by also expanding information on what exactly this meant for a personal and professional level .
Potential For Spinoffs or Further Development
There is talk amongst some to include an opportunity for Brittany to appear again in a spin off series. However that could take a more in depth story on what she did previously. The desire to bring her and her character back is present. That will also require time and the correct planning so fans do not miss out on the potential this had shown.
Lessons Learned
Ultimately through Brittany's portrayal she proved there were many abilities needed to take on the role of being a “Night Agent”. It showed more than just the military style strengths that had been more prominent before. Through the use of various new skills in her character, she is noted to fit in seamlessly despite previous experience with completely different genres.
Emphasizing Diverse Skill Sets
That includes knowing that it does not require just combat knowledge, but many factors that come into play. A need for strategy, high thinking abilities and more nuanced techniques are also crucial for all parts of the character's unique journey. Peter was lucky enough to have Alice as a brief partner as it gave him much to grow from in later episodes.
Key Takeaways
- Brittany Snow joins the cast of "The Night Agent" Season 2.
- She played an experienced Night Agent and a mentor to the character Peter.
- She was surprisingly eliminated early in Season 2.
- Despite this short duration of presence in the show it sparked debate from viewers.
- There is a possibility that there are plans for Brittany Snow to have a larger presence either on a “Night Agent” series or one of her own.