A remake of classic French series "Le Bureau", even with George Clooney as a producer and an all-star cast, spy thriller "The Agency" has a lot to live up to. Michael Fassbender plays the agent leaving one life behind to rejoin another and re-engage with his daughter and others he loves. Inevitably, the job refuses to him to get away that easily and he is soon drawn back in.
The first two episodes of "The Agency" premiere on Paramount Plus in the U.S. and internationally — viewers can watch it from anywhere with a VPN.
"The Agency" premieres Friday, November 29 in the U.S./Canada and Saturday, November 30 in the U.K./Australia.
• U.S. — Paramount Plus
• Global — Paramount Plus
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A doctor with the agency tasked with helping Fassbender's character adjust back to normal life wants to know if it is possible he has anything to hide. He details the basic requirements of long-term mission from which he has just returned: "Lie to everyone, pretend to be someone you're not, risk your life on a daily basis, no glamour, no exploding watch... I believe there's one type of agent, the insane."
He is a damaged man trying to rebuild his life and relationships but, as ever, there is one more mission. An agent has gone rogue and he is required to bring him back - "Whatever it takes [but] make it invisible." Is he in the right place mentally ? Has a life spent in the shadows taken its toll? These are the questions he must wrestle with as he, once again, risks everything for the agency.
Read on for how to watch "The Agency" online and from anywhere in the world.
How to watch 'The Agency' in the U.S.
In the U.S., "The Agency" premieres on Paramount Plus (7-day FREE trial) with two episodes on Friday, November 29 – the rest will follow weekly until January 24, 2024.
Right now, you can subscribe for a huge discount and get your first two months for $2.99/month thanks to Black Friday deals. Plans usually start from $7.99/month (or $59.99 per year).
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Watch 'The Agency' from anywhere
Away from home at the moment and blocked from accessing your subscription?
You can still watch "The Agency" thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software allows your devices to appear to be back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. Ideal when you're away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN. It's the best on the market.
Using a VPN is incredibly simple.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're in the U.K. and want to view an American service, you'd select U.S. from the list.
3. Sit back and enjoy the show. Head to Paramount Plus and stream new episodes online.
How to watch 'The Agency' in Canada
As with the U.S., "The Agency" airs on Paramount Plus in Canada on Friday, November 29 with the first two episodes - the rest to follow weekly.
Not in Canada at the moment? Signing up to NordVPN will help you access your usual streaming service when you're overseas.
How to watch 'The Agency' in Australia
In Australia, "The Agency" premieres on Paramount Plus on Saturday, November 30 with the first two episodes - the rest to follow weekly.
Not in Australia at the moment? Use one of the best VPN services to access your usual streaming service. We recommend NordVPN thanks to its speed, reliability and trusted security features.
How to watch 'The Agency' online in the U.K.
"The Agency" premieres on Paramount Plus on Saturday, November 30 with the first two episodes - the rest to follow weekly.
Abroad? Don't panic. You can use one of the best VPN services to access your usual domestic streaming service with a VPN. We recommend NordVPN thanks to its speed, reliability and trusted security features.
How to watch 'The Agency' online in New Zealand
"The Agency" premieres on Paramount Plus on Saturday, November 30 with the first two episodes - the rest to follow weekly.
Not at home? No problem. You can use one of the best VPN services to access your usual domestic streaming service with a VPN. We recommend NordVPN thanks to its speed, reliability and trusted security features.
'The Agency' - Cast
- Michael Fassbender as Martian
- Jodie Turner-Smith as Sami Zahir
- Jeffrey Wright as Henry
- Richard Gere as Bosko
- Katherine Waterston as Naomi
- John Magaro as Owen
- Hugh Bonneville as James Richardson
- Alex Reznik
- Andrew Brooke
- Harriet Sansom Harris
- India Fowler as Poppy
- Saura Lightfoot-Leon as Danny
- Reza Brojerdi
- Bita Taghavi
'The Agency' episode list
Season 01 Episode 01: "The Bends" - Covert CIA agent Martian is called back to London Station; an incident in Belarus puts Bosko and Henry on a collision course with Langley; Danny learns a lesson and someone unexpectedly reappears in Martian's life.
S01 E02: "Wooden Duck" - Dr. Blake arrives from Langley and is put to a test by Martian and Henry; a spooked source threatens to put an operation at risk; Danny's cover is put in play; Martian, overtaken by events, begins to question Sami's motives.
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What was original French series "Le Bureau des légendes" all about?
"Le Bureau" or "Le Bureau des legends" originally aired in France in April 2015 and was based upon real accounts by former agents employed by the Directorate-General for External Security, the country's principal external security service. The Bureau was responsible for training and handling deep-cover agents on long-term missions in regions such as North Africa and the Middle East.
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