Michael Fassbender is back and smoldering in The Agency, and guess what? The show’s so good it got renewed for a second season faster than you can say “espionage.” Seriously, it’s been a week. One. Week. The ink on the first episode’s credits wasn’t even dry, and Paramount+ with Showtime decided, “Yeah, let’s just lock this baby down.”
Why, you ask? Because a casual 5.1 million viewers globally decided to tune in for the November 29 premiere, making it the hottest new series debut in Showtime’s history. Take that, every other show.
If you’re late to the party and feeling the FOMO, don’t worry—only one episode has aired, so you can still catch up before your friends start throwing spoilers around like confetti. Just click right here (okay, imagine I’m pointing dramatically at a link) and sign up for Paramount+ with Showtime.
So, What’s the Deal With This Show?
The plot sounds like a classic CIA drama, but with Fassbender’s cheekbones and emotional turmoil mixed in. He plays Martian (yes, his name is Martian, and no, we’re not over it), a covert CIA agent who’s pulled out of his undercover gig and shipped back to London Station. But it’s not all gadgets and spy stuff—oh no. Things get spicy when an old flame reappears, making him question everything. His mission, his identity, his love life… basically, the man’s got a lot on his plate.
Expect romance, danger, and enough international intrigue to make James Bond call in sick.
Who Else Is in This Thing?
This cast is stacked, y’all. We’re talking Jeffrey Wright, Jodie Turner-Smith, Katherine Waterston, and Richard Gere bringing their A-game as series regulars. Oh, and Downton Abbey’s Hugh Bonneville pops in as a guest star—probably sipping tea, but like, spy tea.
The supporting cast is also serving looks and talent, with John Magaro, Alex Reznik, Andrew Brooke, Harriet Sansom Harris, India Fowler, Saura Lightfoot-Leon, and Reza Brojerdi rounding out the crew.
Ready to Dive In?
There’s even a trailer, so you can get a sneak peek at all the action, drama, and Fassbender brooding in impeccably tailored suits. (Seriously, does the man own sweatpants?)
Sign up for Paramount+ with Showtime now, and join the 5.1 million people who are already obsessed. Don’t be the one friend who has no idea what’s going on when everyone else is dissecting Martian’s life choices at brunch.