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After Matthew Ellis is exposed, Pine can no longer operate openly. He offers Roper a deal and, in secret, starts working with Teddy to dismantle the Colombian criminal operation from within, hoping to bring it down without attracting further attention.
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The piece in question is a programme presented as an episode, forming part of a larger series. It follows the conventions of episodic storytelling, delivering a concise narrative that unfolds over a single instalment. In this episode, the character Matthew Ellis finds himself exposed, meaning his covert activities have been brought to light. This revelation leaves Pine in a precarious position, as he can no longer operate under the radar. The loss of his cover forces him to reassess his options and consider new alliances. Facing this dilemma, Pine approaches Roper with a proposition. He offers Roper a deal, hoping that the arrangement will provide both men with a means to navigate the fallout from Ellis’s exposure. The offer is presented as a strategic move, aiming to secure mutual benefit while addressing the immediate crisis. Behind the scenes, Pine begins to work covertly on Teddy. His hidden agenda is to undermine the Colombian operation from within, using Teddy as a conduit for his plan. By infiltrating the organisation through Teddy, Pine hopes to dismantle it piece by piece, turning the tide against the criminal network without drawing attention to his own involvement.
The Night Manager broadcasts on BBC Two HD at 1:25am, Sunday, 1 February 2026. (Subtitles, repeat)


