A spy thriller on Paramount+ is rapidly gaining traction with international audiences following a strong critical response to its second season. Created by screenwriter Jez Butterworth alongside his brother John-Henry, 'The Agency' initially received mixed reviews upon its 2024 debut but has since built considerable viewer momentum. The programme now ranks as the third most-watched title globally on the platform, with its recent season premiere earning widespread critical praise.

The series centres on Martian, a CIA operative played by Michael Fassbender, navigating reintegration after years undercover. A romantic involvement with a Sudanese woman creates a crisis when she faces detention, forcing him to choose between his personal loyalty and his sworn obligations to the agency. The ensemble cast includes Jeffrey Wright and Jodie Turner-Smith, delivering performances enhanced by the show's sharp writing, a hallmark of contemporary prestige spy dramas.