It follows a world of deeper intrigue and machinations, where characters fight on their own against existential threats to the nation and the world. Check out our list of renewals and cancellations to see if your favorite show made it big. the way a social worker becomes an agent (or informant or confidential informant) uses the acronym MICE, which stands for: MoneyIdeologyCompromise (aka Blackmail)Ego. During Mars’ dialogue in a conversation with Dr. Blake, the acronym “OBE” was incorrectly explained as “overwhelmed by events.” In US government agencies, including the intelligence community and the Department of Defense, the correct/official acronym “OBE” is “Overwhelmed by Events.” The opening credits feature characters and scenes from the series interspersed with mirrored panels. Former CIA Director of Counterintelligence James Jesus Angleton, also known as “the spy poet,” described the game of intelligence as a “Desert of Mirrors,” a phrase borrowed from a poem by T.S. Eliot called Gerontion (the name is Greek for “little old man,” and the poem is an internal monologue that recounts the opinions and impressions of an elderly man who describes 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; it is an illusion, as if you are in a hall of mirrors. The Graham Norton Show: Cher/Keira Knightley/Michael Fassbender/Josh Brolin/Jaylan Ngonda (2024). The Agency is a must-watch for any spy thriller fan. First of all, the cast is absolutely incredible. It stars Michael Fassbender, Jeffery Wright, Richard Gere, and Katherine Waterston. These cast members are reason enough to give Five a try, and it’s also a really good show. I wouldn’t be surprised to see this show and most of the cast nominated for a few awards come awards season. The series is about an undercover CIA agent (Fassbender) who is ordered to abandon his undercover life and return to the field with his former lover (Waterston), who he’s still in love with. His love for her begins to interfere with his real life and mission. If you’re a fan of spy thrillers or a good mystery series, give this one a try. You won’t be disappointed.