A world of even deeper intrigue and intrigue ensues as they grapple with existential threats to the nation and the world, and fight their own battles. Check out our list of renewals and cancellations to see if your favorite show has been canceled. agent (or informant or confidential informant) using the acronym MICE, which stands for: MoneyIdeology Consensus (aka Blackmail)Ego. During a dialogue from the Martian in a discussion with Dr. Blake, the acronym "OBE" is incorrectly interpreted as "out of order" as used by U.S. government agencies, including the Intelligence Community and the Department of Defense, "OBE" The correct/official explanation for the acronym is "overrides order". The opening credits feature characters and scenes from the series interspersed with a look. Former CIA counterintelligence director James Jesus Angleton, also known as the “poet-spy,” described the intelligence game as a “forest of mirrors,” a phrase borrowed from a poem by T.S. Eliot. The name Gerontion (the Greek for “little old man,” and the poem is an internal monologue about the thoughts and feelings of an older man, described through the eyes of a man who lived in Europe after World War I. Most of his life in the 19th century). In the world of intelligence, in search of truth, it is difficult to distinguish reality from its reflection, an illusion, if you will, like in a “hall of mirrors.” /Michael Fassbender/Josh Brolin/Jalen Ngonda (2024). The Agency is a must-see for fans of espionage thrillers. First, the cast is absolutely amazing. It stars Michael Fassbender, Jeffery Wright, Richard Gere, and Katherine Waterston. These actors have enough reasons to give it a five, and it’s a really good show, too. I wouldn’t be surprised to see this show and many of the actors nominated for some awards come awards season. The series follows an undercover CIA agent (Fassbender) who leaves his secret life behind and finds himself back in the field with an ex-boyfriend (Waterston) who he still loves. His love for her starts to interfere with his real life and mission. If you’re a fan of spy thrillers or good mystery series, give this one a try. You won’t be disappointed.