Paramount+'s spy thriller The Agency is being recommended to fans of Peacock's The Day of the Jackal, as the latter's second season is not expected until 2027. The Agency struggled with a lukewarm reception when it first premiered but has significantly improved with its second season, making it a compelling option for viewers seeking a similarly high-stakes espionage drama in the meantime.

Based on the French series Le Bureau des Légendes, The Agency stars Michael Fassbender as CIA operative Brandon Colby, who returns to London after six years undercover in Ethiopia, where he fell in love with a professor played by Jodie Turner-Smith. Season 1 premiered on 29 November 2024, while Season 2, released on 21 June 2026, earned a 92% Rotten Tomatoes score, a 26-point jump from its first season, with a cast including Jeffrey Wright and Richard Gere.