The Night Manager finale leaks online one week before it’s due to air

Leaked: The Night Manager finale has been posted online
BBC
Jennifer Ruby21 March 2016

The finale of Sunday night drama The Night Manager has leaked online.

Just one week before it was due to air, the eagerly awaited last episode suddenly became available to watch online over the weekend.

In what could prove a ratings nightmare for the BBC, many fans were able watch the last two episodes together thanks to an early release of the DVD.

Viewers who pre-ordered a DVD or Blu-Ray of the series received it last week, before it had aired in its entirety.

With some people posting clips and spoilers online, many fans seemed torn between waiting to see it on television and watching it immediately.

One person wrote on Twitter: “So the night manager DVD has been leaked with only 2 episodes left to air. I can avoid the internet for a week right?”

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Another posted: “What does a TV drama addict do? I said "Be patient and watch it on telly". What do you think?”

Some people proceeded to tweet their views on the ending, ruining it for those who were waiting.

The BBC reportedly spent £20 million on the John Le Carré adaptation, starring Tom Hiddleston, Hugh Laurie, Tom Hollander and Olivia Coleman.

The series has had high ratings throughout its run, with at least 8 million tuning in each week.

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