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Michael Fassbender Is Sharp and Stoic in Showtime’s Riveting CIA Thriller ‘The Agency’: TV Review


In Showtime's "The Agency" on Paramount+ Michael Fassbender is a CIA agent struggling to return to civilian life after six years undercover.

An adaptation of Eric Rochant’s acclaimed French series “The Bureau,” the new show delves into the profound personal and psychological turmoil that comes with high-risk jobs and concealing one’s identity. Production designers Jordana Finkel and Sarah Greenwood douse memories of Martian’s life in Ethiopia in vibrant colors, a sharp contrast to the dark dreariness of England. Most things, good and bad, come at a price, but because the hazards of intelligence and spy labor are typically wrapped in a thrilling bow, the mental toil of the job is rarely examined.

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