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The Agency episode 9, titled Rubicon, is set to premiere on Paramount+ on Friday, January 17, 2025, at 9:30 pm. The American espionage thriller series debuted on November 29, 2024, on Paramount+ with Showtime. As the penultimate episode, The Agency episode 9 promises to deliver high-stakes drama.
The promo hinted at some intense developments as Martian (Michael Fassbender) pulled off a bluff involving a crystal ball to buy time with Langley. At the same time, Blair and Owen tracked down an enigmatic individual known as the "White Rabbit."
The promo for The Agency Episode 9 showed Martian sprinting through a forest, while tanks rumble in the distance. During some tense discussions at the CIA headquarters, Martian claimed that the situation was "much worse" than they thought. This was followed by Bosko adding that the operation was their "last best shot.”
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Meanwhile, Dr. Blake grappled with a potential disaster, hinting at the immense pressure on her shoulders. Martian’s confrontation with Osman under a bridge revealed a critical question about Sami Zahir’s fate, as Osman accused him of putting her in “deadly peril.”
The promo deepened the intrigue with a scene of Martian watching a chilling video of Sami, leaving viewers on edge as they anticipate the fallout.
The Agency episode 9: Release date and where to watch explored
The Agency Episode 9 is set to debut on Friday, January 17, 2025, at 9:30 pm ET on Paramount+. Titled Rubicon, fans can watch the episode on Showtime on Sunday, January 19, 2025, two days after its premiere on Paramount+.
Viewers in the US can watch The Agency by subscribing to the Paramount+ with Showtime plan, which costs $12.99 per month or $119.99 per year. This subscription provides access to a wide range of content, including episode 9 of the espionage thriller.
Internationally, The Agency is accessible on Paramount+ in various regions, with pricing varying by location. In Canada, the Basic plan with ads starts at CA$6.99 per month. In the United Kingdom, Paramount+ is offered through platforms like Amazon Prime Video, where Paramount+ can be added for an extra £6.99 per month on top of the Prime subscription.
Additionally, they can watch the series on Showtime, available through numerous cable providers, or as an add-on with streaming services like FuboTV and Sling TV. Showtime’s pricing depends on the provider and chosen package.
Amazon Prime Video users can also stream The Agency via the Paramount+ channel. To access this, users need an active Amazon Prime membership and a Paramount+ channel subscription, which costs $11.99 per month in the U.S.
The Agency episode 9: What to expect
The official synopsis for The Agency Episode 9 reads:
"Martian buys time with a crystal ball bluff to Langley; Blair and Owen hunt out a White Rabbit; Osman raises the stakes; Henry tasks Dr. Blake with an urgent assessment; Danny crosses the Rubicon; with a green light from Bosko, a trap is sprung."
The Agency Episode 8 ended with Sami leaving London and turning down the offer by Martian to work with the CIA. The Agency Episode 9 will follow the events of the previous episode.
With still a week until the season finale, viewers can expect The Agency episode 9 to be just as intense. It will feature Martian using a crystal ball bluff to buy time with Langley, while Blair and Owen continue their hunt for the White Rabbit.
The promo showed tanks rumbling through the forest and Martian running on what looked like a risky operation. Bosco and Martian's statements hinted at just how dire things are.
There's also a tense exchange under a bridge between Martian and Osman in the promo. Martian asked about Sami's whereabouts and Osman blamed Martian for what happened to Sami Zahir. It ended with Martian watching a disturbing video of Sami where her unconscious body lay on the ground. This left viewers wondering what will happen next with her in The Agency Episode 9.
More about The Agency
The Agency episode 9 will premiere on Friday, January 17, 2025, on Paramount+ with Showtime. The platform describes the plot as:
"Covert CIA agent Martian is ordered to abandon his undercover life and return to London Station. When the love he left behind unexpectedly reappears, their romance reignites, pitting his career, his real identity and his mission against his heart while hurling them both into a deadly game of international intrigue and espionage."
The opening credits of The Agency feature characters and scenes framed by mirror panes, symbolizing the complex world of Intelligence. This reflected James Jesus Angleton, the former CIA Counterintelligence Director, who described the intelligence field as the "Wilderness of Mirrors." The term is borrowed from T.S. Eliot's poem Gerontion, which presents the fragmented perspective of an elderly man reflecting on a post-World War I Europe.
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