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It follows a world of even deeper intrigue and subterfuge, with the characters fighting their own battles while battling existential threats to the nation, and the world in which a caseworker becomes an agent (or informant, or confidential informant) is through the use of the acronym MICE, which stands for: MoneyIdeologyCompromise (aka Blackmail)Ego. During dialogue from The Martian in a discussion with Dr. Blake, the acronym "OBE" is incorrectly explained as "Overcome By Events". In U.S. government agencies, including those in the intelligence community and the Department of Defense, the correct/official explanation of the acronym "OBE" is « Overcome By Events ». The opening credits introduce the characters and scenes from the series, interspersed with mirrored glass. Former CIA counterintelligence director James Jesus Angleton, also known as the « spy poet, » described the intelligence game as « a desert of mirrors. » Eliot, nicknamed Gerontion (the title is Greek for « little old man, » and the poem is an interior monologue connecting the opinions and impressions of an elderly man describing post-World War I Europe through the eyes of a man who lived most of his life in the 19th century). In the world of intelligence, in the search for truth, it is difficult to distinguish between reality and its reflection, an illusion, if you will, as if one were in a « Hall of Mirrors. » Featured in The Graham Norton Show: Cher/Keira Knightley/Michael Fassbender/Josh Brolin/Jaylen Ngonda (2024). The Agency is a must-see for anyone who is a fan of spy thrillers. First, the cast is absolutely incredible. It stars Michael Fassbender, Jeffrey Wright, Richard Gere, and Katherine Waterston. This cast is reason enough to give it a try five times, and on top of that, it’s a really good show. I wouldn’t be surprised to see this show and most of the cast nominated for some awards come award season. The series is about a secret CIA agent (Fassbender) who is ordered to leave his life undercover and return to the field with his ex-lover (Waterston), who he’s still in love with. His love for her begins to interfere with his real life and his mission. If you’re a fan of spy thrillers or a good mystery series, give this a try. You won’t be disappointed.
