The spy thriller The Agency, starring Michael Fassbender, has returned for a second season with all 10 episodes now available to stream on Paramount+. The series, which premiered nearly two years ago, follows Fassbender as CIA agent Martian, an undercover operative pulled back to London for a new mission.
Season 2 Details and Plot
In season two, Fassbender's character reunites with former lover Samia, played by Jodie Turner-Smith, complicating his priorities and endangering his loved ones. Paramount describes the new season as hitting the ground harder, pushing tensions into more dangerous territory with higher stakes. The show is inspired by the French drama The Bureau.
Viewership and Critical Reception
The second season drew 5.1 million cross-platform viewers globally in its first weekend. On Rotten Tomatoes, it scored 78% on the Popcornmeter from audiences, with fans like Jerald B calling it 'spellbinding and intense'. However, critics gave it a 66% Tomatometer rating. Neil Armstrong of iNews.co.uk called it 'utterly engrossing', while Thelma Adams of the Boston Globe said it was 'good but not great', noting the script is 'smart, if not exactly sharp'.
Cast and New Additions
The series features returning cast including Tony winner Jeffrey Wright as Henry, Golden Globe nominee Richard Gere as Bosko, Jodie Turner-Smith as Samia, and Katherine Waterston as Naomi. New cast members include Christian Ochoa Lavernia from Silo, Medalion Rahimi from Hacks, and Raza Jaffrey from Homeland.
Trailer Highlights
The season two trailer shows Fassbender grappling with ruthless decisions, ultimately concluding that if he had to do it all again, he 'wouldn't hesitate'. The series is now available to stream on Paramount+.
