Finished ‘The Agency’? Check out these great espionage series next
Finished ‘The Agency’? Check out these great espionage series next
Here are four more great shows to keep the spy-times rolling.
That’s a curtain call on the first season of Paramount+ with SHOWTIME’s “The Agency,” a slick new spy thriller starring Michael Fassbender. After two months of suspenseful twists, the show aired its intense season finale on Friday, Jan. 24. Packed with espionage and emotional stakes, “The Agency” marked Fassbender’s return to TV in a big way, following his work in films like “X-Men: Days of Future Past,” “Slow West,” and most recently, “Next Goal Wins.”
In “The Agency,” Fassbender plays Martian, a seasoned CIA operative forced out of the shadows and back into the high-stakes world of London Station. With his past catching up in the form of old flames, unresolved missions, and dangerous new threats, Martian is caught in a web of intrigue. Alongside a stellar cast that includes Jeffrey Wright, Jodie Turner-Smith, and Richard Gere, “The Agency” takes viewers deep into the murky world of international espionage with tension that never lets up.
“The Agency” has officially been renewed for a second season, much to the delight of fans who were left reeling after the explosive Season 1 finale. (No spoilers, but let’s just say a certain plot twist involving Martian’s loyalty had us yelling at the screen.) With its gripping blend of action, drama, and sharp storytelling, the show has firmly established itself as a standout, and Season 2 can’t come soon enough.
If you haven’t watched yet, you can stream all 10 episodes of “The Agency” with a subscription to Paramount+ with SHOWTIME. And now that a second season is officially on the way, it’s the perfect time to catch up. But if you’ve already finished the show and are looking for other recommendations for more thrilling spy series, keep reading!
The Agency
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.
Loved ‘The Agency’? Watch: ‘The Day of the Jackal’
Espionage is the name of the game, and “The Day of the Jackal” delivers all the pulse-pounding thrills you could hope for.
If you’re craving a smart and suspenseful spy drama after “The Agency,” look no further than this Peacock original, which reimagines the 1973 film. Created by Ronan Bennett, the show follows Eddie Redmayne as “The Jackal,” a cold-blooded assassin on a high-stakes mission that could alter global politics. Hot on his trail is Lashana Lynch as Bianca Pullman, a brilliant British intelligence officer determined to bring him down.
Packed with tense cat-and-mouse sequences, shocking twists, and globe-trotting action, “The Day of the Jackal” brings a fresh, modern edge to its espionage roots. The first season of “The Day of the Jackal” is available now on Peacock, with all episodes ready to stream. This sleek spy thriller will keep you hooked from start to finish.
The Day of the Jackal
An unrivalled and highly elusive lone assassin, the Jackal, makes his living carrying out hits for the highest fee. But following his latest kill, he meets his match in a tenacious British intelligence officer who starts to track down the Jackal in a thrilling cat-and-mouse chase across Europe, leaving destruction in its wake.
Check out ‘Black Doves’
The spy genre thrives on tension, secrets, and unexpected turns, and Netflix’s “Black Doves” offers a compelling new spin on the classic formula.
For fans of “The Agency,” this series delivers plenty of intrigue but shifts the focus to Helen Webb, played by Keira Knightley, a high-society figure with a dangerous double life. By day, she’s the polished wife of the UK’s Defense Secretary… and by night, she works for the Black Doves, a covert group dealing in deadly secrets. When Helen’s lover is murdered, her carefully balanced world collapses, forcing her to confront a web of conspiracies that threatens her life… and her cover.
Where “The Agency” dives deep into governmental espionage and loyalty within the CIA, “Black Doves” explores the murky waters of private spy syndicates, with a more personal and emotional edge. The first season of “Black Doves” is available to stream now on Netflix, so get ready for a gripping tale of espionage, loss, and survival. If you haven’t checked it out yet, this one’s worth your time.
Black Doves
When a spy posing as a politician’s wife learns her lover has been murdered, an old assassin friend joins her on a quest for truth — and vengeance.
Don’t miss ‘Prime Target’
The world of espionage meets cutting-edge science in Apple TV+’s “Prime Target,” a fresh take on the thriller genre with plenty of brainpower behind its action.
For fans of “The Agency,” this series offers the same level of high-stakes drama but takes a unique approach. The story follows Edward Brooks, played by Leo Woodall, a brilliant mathematician who cracks a code hidden in prime numbers - a discovery that could unlock every computer system on the planet. His breakthrough doesn’t go unnoticed, and when powerful forces set their sights on him, Edward’s life turns into a dangerous game of cat and mouse. Teaming up with NSA agent Taylah Sanders (Quintessa Swindell), the two are drawn into a whirlwind of secrets, betrayals, and relentless pursuit as they race to stay one step ahead.
While “The Agency” explores the political underbelly of international espionage, “Prime Target” combines intellectual intrigue with heart-stopping action, offering a blend of scientific discovery and awesome adventure.
The first season of “Prime Target” is now streaming on Apple TV+, with new episodes dropping weekly. If you’re in the mood for a smart, action-packed ride, check it out.
Prime Target
A brilliant math student is on the verge of a major breakthrough when a shadowy enemy tries to stop him. Fighting for answers—and his life—he teams up with a government agent to unravel a high-stakes conspiracy.
One more: ‘The Night Agent’
The spy genre thrives on intense action, conspiracies, and edge-of-your-seat twists, and Netflix’s “The Night Agent” delivers all that and more.
For fans of “The Agency,” this series offers a high-stakes thriller that follows Peter Sutherland, played by Gabriel Basso, a low-level FBI agent who finds himself in the middle of a deadly conspiracy reaching the highest levels of government. When a frantic phone call pulls him into the action, Peter is forced to uncover a web of lies, navigate dangerous alliances, and protect a whistleblower whose life is on the line.
While “The Agency” is a slower burn, “The Night Agent” offers a fast-paced, adrenaline-filled ride through the corridors of power and the murky world of covert operations. The second season of “The Night Agent” dropped on Thursday, Jan. 23, and is now streaming on Netflix. If you’re looking for your next thrilling binge, this one’s a perfect pick.
The Night Agent
Brought together by a midnight phone call, an FBI agent and a cybersecurity expert must unravel an ever-growing web of political conspiracies.
More to watch after finishing ‘The Agency’
‘Mr. and Mrs. Smith’ | Prime Video
Mr. & Mrs. Smith
Meet the Smiths: two lonely strangers, John and Jane, who have given up their lives and identities to be thrown together as partners – both in espionage and in marriage.
‘Dark Matter’ | Apple TV+
Dark Matter
Jason Dessen is abducted into an alternate version of his life. To get back to his real family, he embarks on a harrowing journey to save them from the most terrifying foe imaginable: himself.
‘The Sympathizer’ | Max
The Sympathizer
Near the end of the Vietnam War, a spy who was embedded in the South Vietnam army flees to the United States and takes up residence in a refugee community, where he continues to gather intelligence and report back to the Viet Cong.