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The Agency season 2 has been officially renewed by Paramount+ with Showtime, solidifying its position as a major success for the platform. The first season premiered on November 29, 2024, and concluded with its 10th episode, Overtaken by Events, on January 24, 2025.
The finale marked a critical turning point, as covert CIA operative Martian, played by Michael Fassbender, faced escalating challenges and complex decisions that laid the groundwork for future storylines.
Following the season’s conclusion, it was announced that The Agency became the most-watched streaming series in Showtime's history, drawing over 5.1 million viewers worldwide.
While there is no official release date for The Agency season 2, industry speculation suggests an early 2026 release, given that development is still in its initial stages according to RadioTimes.com December 6, 2024.
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In the meantime, viewers can watch season 1 on Paramount+ with Showtime in the U.S. and on Paramount+ in the U.K. and other regions.
The Agency season 2 is anticipated to debut on these platforms upon its release, continuing to cater to the show’s growing global audience.
As per RadioTimes.com December 6, 2024, on the renewal announcement, Chris McCarthy, Paramount Global Co-CEO and President/CEO of Showtime and MTV Entertainment Studios stated,
“The success of The Agency is proof that our new Showtime slate is poised to propel Paramount+ to its next phase of growth.”
He also acknowledged the creative contributions of George Clooney, Jez Butterworth, Joe Wright, and David Glasser, along with the exceptional performances of Michael Fassbender, Richard Gere, Jodie Turner-Smith, and Jeffrey Wright.
Expected release window and viewing options of The Agency season 2
The release date for The Agency season 2 has not yet been announced, as the renewal was only recently confirmed. Coordinating the schedules of its high-profile cast may present challenges, potentially delaying production.
However, the early renewal provides optimism that the second season could be produced on a relatively faster timeline.
According to RadioTimes.com December 6, 2024, the earliest anticipated premiere for The Agency season 2 would be early 2026.
While concrete updates are yet to be announced, the show’s prompt renewal suggests that initial preparations for the next season may already be underway, which could help expedite its return.
In the meantime, viewers can stream Season 1 on Paramount+ with Showtime in the United States and on Paramount+ in the United Kingdom and other regions.
It is expected that The Agency season 2 will also debut on these platforms upon release, ensuring accessibility for its global audience.
The Agency season 2: What to expect
As of now, specific plot details for The Agency season 2 remain undisclosed. However, based on the events of The Agency season 1, some predictions can be made about the direction the story might take.
Season 1 focused on two major arcs: the rescue mission for Coyote and Martian’s complex relationship with Sami. With the Coyote mission successfully resolved, the focus is likely to shift to Martian's new role and the challenges it brings.
As per The Agency finale, Martian accepts a dangerous proposition from Richardson, becoming a double agent for MI6 in exchange for help in saving Sami.
His journey as a double agent and its impact on his loyalties is expected to be a pivotal storyline in the upcoming season.
Additionally, Danny’s mission in Tehran, which unfolded in Season 1, is another arc likely to be explored further. According to WhatToWatch.com January 25, 2025, further plot developments remain under wraps, leaving fans eager to see how these storylines evolve.
The production team of The Agency boasts an impressive lineup of executive producers, including Michael Fassbender, George Clooney, and Joe Wright.
Other key members include Keith Cox, Nina L. Diaz, David C. Glasser, Ron Burkle, David Hutkin, Bob Yari, Grant Heslov, Alex Berger, Ashley Stern, Pascal Breton, and the Butterworths.
Official casting announcements for The Agency season 2 have yet to be made. However, as reported by WhatToWatch.com (January 25, 2025), Michael Fassbender is expected to reprise his role as CIA agent Martian.
Other key cast members, including Jeffrey Wright, Jodie Turner-Smith, Hugh Bonneville, Richard Gere, Katherine Waterston, and Saura Lightfoot-Leon, are also likely to return.
Details on new additions to the cast remain unavailable at this time.
More about The Agency season 1
The official synopsis of the series on Paramount+ reads:
"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 showcase characters and scenes framed within mirror panes, representing the intricate and multifaceted nature of the intelligence world.
This imagery echoes the concept of the "Wilderness of Mirrors," a term famously used by James Jesus Angleton, the former CIA Counterintelligence Director.
The Agency season 1 is available to stream on Amazon Prime.
