The second season of the acclaimed espionage thriller “Night Manager” takes viewers on a global journey through carefully selected filming locations that enhance the show’s international intrigue. London features prominently, with Jonathan Pine’s residence situated in a South Bank flat overlooking the River Thames.
The production team utilized the disused Aldwych tube station to create realistic underground scenes, while surveillance sequences were filmed at the Hilton Park Lane and Fairways Hotel in Paddington.
Richmond-upon-Thames provided essential riverside settings where characters spy on mercenary Jaco Brouwer. The Landing Stage appears in a tense rendezvous sequence, with the Thames-side environment amplifying the espionage atmosphere.
Nearby, Brompton Cemetery in West London serves as the backdrop for a significant character death scene, its historic grounds creating a somber setting for this vital plot development. This Victorian garden cemetery provides a historically rich backdrop for the funeral scene in the series.
The production ventured to Wales, specifically Three Cliffs Bay on the Gower Peninsula, to capture sweeping coastal views for episode two. This picturesque location, characterized by limestone cliffs and sand dunes, previously appeared in “The Witcher” series, offering a dramatic natural landscape.
For international scenes, Medellín, Colombia was selected for its opulent, cinematic scale and visual contrasts. The production team chose this location despite its controversial history as the former murder capital of the world, showcasing its transformation into a vibrant cultural center. The Town Hall exterior doubles as the Ministry of Justice, while Barcelona’s Torre Melina luxury complex stands in for the Gran Meliá hotel in Medellín scenes. The Aburrá Valley provides the main backdrop for Colombian sequences.
Spain’s coastal regions also feature prominently, with Hostal La Gavina hall in S’Agaró, Costa Brava, hosting the significant meeting between Pine and Dos Santos.
The Casa Pestagua boutique hotel in Cartagena serves dual purposes, providing both a filming location and accommodation for the crew. This historic fortress, built in 1628 and now a private rental property, changed hands in 2011 when a British banker purchased it for €40 million, adding authentic luxury to the show’s international settings.
