The Agency (2024)
Truth is a moving target.
Covert CIA agent Martian is ordered to abandon his undercover life and return to London Station. When the love he left behind unexpectedly reappears, their romance reignites, pitting his career, his real identity and his mission against his heart while hurling them both into a deadly game of international intrigue and espionage.
| Type | TV series |
|---|---|
| First aired | 1 December 2024 |
| Status | Returning Series |
| Genre | Drama, Mystery |
| Created by | Jez Butterworth and John-Henry Butterworth |
| Starring | Michael Fassbender, Jeffrey Wright and Jodie Turner-Smith |
| Seasons | 2 seasons, 20 episodes |
| Episode length | about 51 min |
| Time to watch it all | about 17 hours |
| Rated | TV-MA |
| Scores | TMDB users 7.3/10 |
Where to watch The Agency
The Agency is streaming on Fubo in the US. It is also on Paramount+ ($13.99 a month). At ten hours a week, all of the series takes about 1 month of Paramount+, or $13.99 at list price.
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Where to watch The Agency in 48 other countries
| Country | Streaming on (price a month) |
|---|---|
| Albania | SkyShowtime about |
| Andorra | SkyShowtime |
| Argentina | Paramount+ |
| Australia | Paramount+ |
| Austria | Paramount+ |
| Bolivia | Paramount+ |
| Bosnia & Herzegovina | SkyShowtime about |
| Brazil | Paramount+ |
| Bulgaria | SkyShowtime €6.99 |
| Canada | Paramount+ |
| Chile | Paramount+ |
| Colombia | Paramount+ |
| Costa Rica | Paramount+ |
| Croatia | SkyShowtime €8.99 |
| Czechia | SkyShowtime 259 Kč |
| Denmark | SkyShowtime 109 kr DKK |
| Dominican Republic | Paramount+ |
| Ecuador | Paramount+ |
| El Salvador | Paramount+ |
| Finland | Ruutu, SkyShowtime €9.99 |
| France | Canal+ €19.99, Paramount+ |
| Germany | Paramount+ |
| Guatemala | Paramount+ |
| Honduras | Paramount+ |
| Hungary | SkyShowtime 2590 Ft |
| India | Jiohotstar |
| Ireland | Paramount+ |
| Italy | Paramount+ |
| Mexico | Paramount+ |
| Netherlands | SkyShowtime €9.99 |
| Nicaragua | Paramount+ |
| North Macedonia | SkyShowtime about |
| Norway | SkyShowtime 109 kr NOK |
| Panama | Paramount+ |
| Paraguay | Paramount+ |
| Peru | Paramount+ |
| Poland | SkyShowtime 34.99 zł |
| Portugal | SkyShowtime €8.99 |
| Romania | SkyShowtime about 37.44 lei |
| Serbia | SkyShowtime about 1058 din |
| Slovakia | SkyShowtime €8.99 |
| Slovenia | SkyShowtime €8.99 |
| Spain | SkyShowtime €8.99 |
| Sweden | SkyShowtime 109 kr SEK |
| Switzerland | Canal+, Paramount+ |
| United Kingdom | Paramount+ |
| Uruguay | Paramount+ |
| Venezuela | Paramount+ |
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What kind of watch this is
The Agency runs 17 hours across 2 seasons, a duration that feels less like a commitment and more like a long, slow exhale. It leans into the tension between a man’s public face and his private heart, using a romance as the wedge to crack open a sprawling web of international espionage. The pacing is deliberate, letting the stakes breathe before the consequences land. It is a watch for those who prefer their spy thrillers to feel like a psychological puzzle rather than a car chase, where the truth is always one step ahead of the agent.
What the critics said
Rotten Tomatoes gives the first season a 68% approval rating, averaging 6.1/10 across 40 reviews. The consensus notes the show emphasizes spycraft's heavy toll, creating an effect that is both intriguing and tiresome. Season 2 climbs to a 92% approval rating. Metacritic assigns a 66/100 score, indicating generally favorable reviews based on 22 critics. Michael Fassbender earned a nomination for Lead Actor in Drama at the Irish Film and Television Awards in January 2025. The critics seem to have found the spy work exhausting, which is exactly the point.
How it did with audiences
No box office figures exist for The Agency. It never became a financial event, which is fine. On TMDB, users rate it 7.3 out of 10. That score suggests a solid, if quiet, reception. Viewers found it worth their time. The audience verdict is clear enough: it works. A dry, competent entry in the thriller shelf.
What came next for the cast
The cast’s trajectories split in the wind. Fassbender moves from Basterds to Black Bag, while Waterston steps out of the Fantastic Beasts sequels into Fear Street. Wright, known for the Hunger Games franchise, piles on three 2025 releases. These are not proof of a causal link. Just a coincidence of schedules.
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Sources
- The Agency on TMDB — synopsis, cast, ratings and recommendations
- Wikidata Q126946232 — review scores, box office and awards (CC0)
- “The Agency (2024 TV series)” on Wikipedia, by its contributors (history) — reception, audience figures and legacy, summarised and adapted here under CC BY-SA 4.0
- Where to watch and prices: Binge Boss, from TMDB watch-provider data (powered by JustWatch) and our own provider list
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