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The Agency - espionage thriller (?)

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November 30, 2024, 03:07 PM
Tn226
The Agency - espionage thriller (?)
On Max/Showtime

Watched most of the first episode. We kept hoping it would get better but
just couldn’t get into it.

Anybody else?
November 30, 2024, 06:12 PM
smschulz
Just watched the first episode.
Intriguing, let's see how it goes.
November 30, 2024, 07:07 PM
PHPaul
I watched the first two episodes tonight.

It's just interesting enough to keep me coming back, at least for now.




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December 02, 2024, 10:28 AM
smschulz
I don't mind this show, actually kind of reminds me of The Americans (Keri Russell. Mathew Rhys 2018).
You have to pay attention to keep up with all the plot lines.
One thing is for sure that it ratifies you can't trust or assume anything anywhere anytime from anybody especially Govt. Eek
December 02, 2024, 10:37 AM
Mustang-PaPa
I couldn't get into it. Wanted to like it but just didn't like it.
December 02, 2024, 01:47 PM
goingbroke
I doubt it will improve as George Clooney has his fingers in it...


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December 06, 2024, 12:01 PM
Mr.9mm
Struggled through the first episode. When I saw Clooney in the credits I gave up on it.
December 27, 2024, 08:37 PM
Hume
The following has spoilers. I have watched up to the current sixth episode. It is about how spies cannot afford to have any emotional entanglements. But people cannot separate themselves from family, friends, and lovers. Tragedy ensues.
January 01, 2025, 11:12 AM
pulicords
While "The Agency" is pretty good, it's a remake of a far better French series that's well worth watching called "The Bureau." I really enjoyed "The Americans" a lot, but I've got to say that "The Bureau" was even better. Darker, more realistic tradecraft, and surprising plot twists. If you like good spy series, you've got to give this a try and BTW, this is (from what I've heard) the highest rated series ever shown in France, for good reasons.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4063800/


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January 01, 2025, 02:58 PM
AUTiger89
I love it, especially the feel of it. I do find it hard to follow all of the plot lines. But the atmosphere, cast, and filming are excellent.




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January 01, 2025, 05:48 PM
berto
It's a slow burn with multiple stories that might end up in the same place. It's very well done.
January 03, 2025, 11:47 PM
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