Follows a world of even deeper intrigue and subterfuge, with characters fighting their own battles as they grapple with existential threats to the nation and the world.Follows a world of even deeper intrigue and subterfuge, with characters fighting their own battles as they grapple with existential threats to the nation and the world.Follows a world of even deeper intrigue and subterfuge, with characters fighting their own battles as they grapple with existential threats to the nation and the world.
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Reviewers say 'The Agency' garners mixed reactions. Many commend the strong cast, especially Michael Fassbender, and the intriguing spy plot. However, critics argue it falls short as a remake of the French series 'Le Bureau des Légendes,' lacking depth and authenticity. Some cite writing and pacing issues, while others appreciate complex characters and political intrigue. Production values and cinematography receive praise, but the overall reception is divided, with many recommending the original series.
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Don't believe the reviews that claim this is masterpiece nor those that claim this is bad. This is thoroughly engaging drama that meanders into the psychological stresses of being an agent more often than not. If you are looking for shoot 'em ups, you're on the wrong train. There is action mind you but that is second to storyline which is as it should be. This is more along the lines of Tinker Taylor rather than James Bond. If that is your cup of tea you will enjoy it.
As others have said the cast is quite good with nary a weak link. There are some traditional tropes throughout relating to the spy game and its role in international intrigue but you can't have it all.
As others have said the cast is quite good with nary a weak link. There are some traditional tropes throughout relating to the spy game and its role in international intrigue but you can't have it all.
10 episodes of slow, intellectual bliss about the never-failing CIA and its crew of spooks. Has the odd blip of speed, but mainly a plodding, stubborn show of incredible entertainment.
An absolute stellar cast mixed with wonderful writing create a show well worth watching. Fassenger carries the weight as the star whose fallen inove and teying to balance his private life with the job. Along with Wright, Gere, Waterston, Margaro and Turner-Smith, who all provide great characters, the story is full of informative moments and surprising turns.
Who knows who the good guys are is an interesting question throughout the series, never letting up right up to the final second. Totally clandestine and beautifully mysterious for those who love the spy genre.
An absolute stellar cast mixed with wonderful writing create a show well worth watching. Fassenger carries the weight as the star whose fallen inove and teying to balance his private life with the job. Along with Wright, Gere, Waterston, Margaro and Turner-Smith, who all provide great characters, the story is full of informative moments and surprising turns.
Who knows who the good guys are is an interesting question throughout the series, never letting up right up to the final second. Totally clandestine and beautifully mysterious for those who love the spy genre.
The Agency is a must watch for anyone a fan of spy thrillers. First of all, the cast is absolutely amazing. It stars Michael Fassbender, Jeffery Wright, Richard Gere and Katherine Waterston. That cast right there is reason enough to five this a try and on top of that it's a really good show too. I won't be surprised to see this show and most of the cast nominated for some awards come award season. The series is about a covert CIA agent (Fassbender) who is ordered to leave his undercover life and return to the field with his ex lover (Waterston) who he's still in love with. His love for her starts to interfere with his real life and the mission. If you're a fan of spy thrillers or a good mystery series then give this a try. You won't be disappointed.
One of the best shows I've seen in years. It started out a bit slow, but after a few episodes I was so hooked that I binged all 10 episodes in one day.
It's rare that you finish a show and you're actually sad that it ended. I could have easily watched more of this. Hope there's another season coming in the future.
It's not perfect, there are a few small things that annoyed me, but overall a very good experience watching this. The only thing that really bothered me was the Dr. Blake character. She seemed out of place and I thought her acting was not up to par with the rest of the cast. It also made no sense for her to be always in the room when talking about highly secretive operational stuff.
Anyway, Michael Fassbender was amazing as usual and I've always liked Richard Gere, so this is easily a 9/10 for me.
It's rare that you finish a show and you're actually sad that it ended. I could have easily watched more of this. Hope there's another season coming in the future.
It's not perfect, there are a few small things that annoyed me, but overall a very good experience watching this. The only thing that really bothered me was the Dr. Blake character. She seemed out of place and I thought her acting was not up to par with the rest of the cast. It also made no sense for her to be always in the room when talking about highly secretive operational stuff.
Anyway, Michael Fassbender was amazing as usual and I've always liked Richard Gere, so this is easily a 9/10 for me.
A well-made series where Richard Gere and Michael Fassbender are wasted on it and play at 40-55 percent of their abilities and instead of the latter, though playing nicely and convincingly good, I would have liked to see Richard Armitage in his place and rank. The Russian and Ukrainian situations and visuals are mostly good as well as are the scenes with Sami Zahir and Danny.
A little suspension of disbelief here and there and you got yourself ten convincing episodes of high value targets drama.
Please bear in mind that it's mostly done right without stellar realism that are impossible to reach at a fictional level without making fuss, creating conflicts and deteriorating the storylines' plots.
A little suspension of disbelief here and there and you got yourself ten convincing episodes of high value targets drama.
Please bear in mind that it's mostly done right without stellar realism that are impossible to reach at a fictional level without making fuss, creating conflicts and deteriorating the storylines' plots.
- Screenplay/storyline/plots: 7.5
- Production value/impact: 7
- Development: 8
- Realism: 7
- Entertainment: 8
- Acting: 8
- Filming/photography/cinematography: 8.5
- VFX: 8.5
- Music/score/sound: 7
- Depth: 7
- Logic: 6.5
- Flow: 7.5
- Political/Drama/thriller/psychology/sp i: 7
- Ending: 7.
"The Agency" Stars Through the Years
"The Agency" Stars Through the Years
From X-Men: First Class and "The Acolyte" to The Cotton Club, check out the TV and movie roles of "The Agency" stars Michael Fassbender, Jodie Turner-Smith, Richard Gere, and more.
Did you know
- TriviaThe Agency is an American adaption of the French series The Bureau (2015) or the Le Bureau des Légendes.
- GoofsDuring dialog from Martian in a discussion with Dr. Blake, the acronym "OBE" is incorrectly explained as "Overtaken By Events". In US Government agencies, including those in the Intelligence Community and Department Of Defense, the correct/official explanation of the acronym "OBE" is "Overcome By Events".
- Crazy creditsThe opening credits presents the characters and scenes from the series interspersed with mirror panes. The former Director of Counterintelligence at the CIA, James Jesus Angleton, also known as the "poet-spy", described the Intelligence game as the "Wilderness of Mirrors", which was a phrase borrowed from a poem by T.S. Eliot called Gerontion (The title is Greek for "little old man," and the poem is an interior monologue relating the opinions and impressions of an elderly man, which describes Europe after World War I through the eyes of a man who has lived most of his life in the 19th century). In the world of Intelligence, in the the search for truth, it is hard to tell the difference between reality and a reflection thereof, an illusion if you will, as if one were in a "Hall of Mirrors".
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