4 top Gabriel Basso movies and shows every Night Agent fan should see

If you’re a fan of The Night Agent, you already know just how magnetic Gabriel Basso is on screen. With the highly anticipated third season now streaming on Netflix, it's all people can seem to talk about. But the truth is, his talent doesn’t start or end with this show. Basso has been building a body of work full of characters who feel real, layered, and utterly relatable for some time now.

Simply, he has a way of making every role he takes on memorable. But for fans who can’t get enough of his performance as Peter Sutherland in The Night Agent, diving into his other projects is a chance to see the full range of his talent. That's why in this article, we've rounded up four of Basso's best movies and shows. Each one will give you a deeper look at his versatility and remind you why he’s quickly becoming one of the most compelling young actors in Hollywood.

The Big C

• Where to watch: Netflix

When The Big C premiered on Showtime in 2010, it grabbed the attention of many viewers with its premise that felt both daring and deeply human. It's a comedy-drama series that explores life, love, and mortality through the lens of Cathy Jamison (Laura Linney), a suburban high school teacher whose world is turned upside down when she is diagnosed with stage IV melanoma.

Unlike typical dramas about illness, The Big C takes a refreshingly unconventional approach. Rather than retreating into fear or despair, Cathy chooses to live boldly, embracing the freedom that comes with knowing her time is limited. That means she starts taking risks she never would have considered before, including buying things she’s always wanted, speaking her mind without hesitation, and pursuing experiences that bring her joy, even if they seem reckless to those around her.

Basso plays the role of Cathy’s teenage son, Adam, who is both bewildered and inspired by his mother’s sudden transformation.

Hillbilly Elegy

• Where to watch: Netflix

When Hillbilly Elegy dropped on Netflix in November 2020, it brought one of the most talked-about memoir adaptations of recent years to the screen. Basso stars in the biographical drama film as JD Vance (current U.S. vice president), chronicling his journey from a turbulent childhood in southern Ohio to adulthood.

The film interweaves two timelines: the first follows young JD growing up in a working-class, Appalachian family marked by instability, poverty, and addiction, while the second follows the adult JD as a Yale Law School student and U.S. Marine veteran.

Through this dual narrative, viewers see how JD’s early experiences continue to shape his choices, relationships, and ambitions. Central to his story are his mother, Beverly “Bev” Vance (Amy Adams), whose struggles with addiction and mental health create constant challenges, and his grandmother, Mamaw (Glenn Close), whose toughness, wisdom, and unwavering support provide the foundation JD needs to survive and ultimately thrive.

Trigger Warning

• Where to watch: Netflix

Fans of The Night Agent will enjoy Trigger Warning for its tense, fast-paced action sequences. Jessica Alba stars as Parker in the action thriller flick, a highly trained Special Forces officer who finds herself thrust into a dangerous mystery in her hometown.

The film begins with Parker serving overseas in Syria when she receives tragic news. Her father has suddenly died in what authorities claim was a mining accident. Parker immediately returns to her hometown of Creation, New Mexico, to attend the funeral and settle his affairs.

But as she starts piecing together the circumstances surrounding her father’s death, she quickly realizes something doesn’t add up. Her investigation into his death soon puts her in the crosshairs of a violent local gang and corrupt town officials who want to keep the truth buried. Basso portrays the role of Mike, a local weed dealer with connections in the town. He helps Parker navigate the dangerous web of crime and corruption.

Juror #2

• Where to watch: HBO Max

Now, we're brought to Juror #2. This legal thriller film isn’t just your standard courtroom drama. It’s the kind of tense, morally charged story that makes you question everything you think you know about justice. For fans of Gabriel Basso, this is an absolute must-watch. He delivers a gripping performance as James Sythe, a young man caught in a nightmare he may or may not have caused.

The film follows Justin Kemp (Nicholas Hoult), a journalist and family man, who is called for jury duty in a high-profile murder trial. Sythe is accused of killing his girlfriend, Kendall Carter, but as Justin recalls events from that night, he realizes he may be connected to the crime. This shocking revelation sends him spiraling into a moral and psychological crisis. He now knows the trial may not be as simple as it seems, and the man on trial might not be guilty.