Michael Fassbender Spy Series Renewed for Season 2 at Paramount+

It seems like spy series are having a moment right now, with shows like Slow Horses, The Day Of The Jackal, A Man On The Inside, and the upcoming Netflix series Black Doves capturing our attention. Adding to the mix is Paramount+’s The Agency, starring Michael Fassbender, which has quickly become a fan favorite. In fact, according to Variety, the show has already been renewed for a second season, just a week after its premiere.

Paramount shared that the season premiere of The Agency, which is a collaboration with Showtime, pulled in an impressive 5.1 million viewers, making it the most-watched new series in Showtime’s history. And with a stellar cast that includes Michael Fassbender, Jeffrey Wright, Richard Gere, Katherine Waterston, and Jodie Turner-Smith, it’s no surprise that viewers are hooked. The Agency, an English-language adaptation of the French series Le Bureau des Legendes, offers a fresh take on espionage by focusing on Fassbender’s character ‘Martian’, a spy returning from deep cover with doubts about his mission and humanity.

Paramount Global Co-CEO and President & CEO of Showtime & MTV Entertainment Studios, Chris McCarthy, praised the show’s success and credited the creative team and cast for their incredible work. While details about the second season are still under wraps, fans can look forward to more thrilling spy adventures with ‘Martian’ as the show continues to unfold.

With The Agency paving the way for Paramount+ and Showtime’s future success, it’s safe to say that spy fans have a lot to anticipate in the coming seasons.