This year, audiences got not one, but two great additions to the genre inShowtime’sThe AgencyandNetflix’sBlack Doves.
While both shows take place in London, they show very different sides of espionage.
Produced byGeorge ClooneyandGrant Heslov,The Agencyattracted a powerhouse cast, led byMichael Fassbenderwho plays CIA agent Martian.
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These two make up one of the best television couples of the year.
Each series exploresthe complexities of love in the world of espionage, oftentimes making the character much more vulnerable.
Similarly,Martian’s love for Sami puts him in a very compromising position.
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This universal theme proves that both shows go beyond just a straightforward spy show.
The Agencystreams Fridays on Paramount+ with Showtime, whileBlack Dovesis available to stream on Netflix.
Black Doves is a drama series that centers on the complex interplay of espionage and personal relationships.
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The Agency is a 2024 espionage thriller following covert CIA agent Martian, who is recalled to London Station, disrupting his undercover life. As a former romance rekindles, Martian’s career and true identity are jeopardized, leading him into a high-stakes world of international intrigue and deception.
Black Doves is a drama series that centers on the complex interplay of espionage and personal relationships. Focused on Helen Webb, a seasoned spy striving to balance her covert missions with a turbulent family life, the series delves into themes of loyalty, betrayal, and sacrifice. Starring Keira Knightley, it examines the moral ambiguities faced by those who live double lives in service to their countries.
