Jay Karahan

The Agency is ideal for espionage savvy viewers willing to pay attention to the crisp dialogue and be patient for events to unfold - the plot, sub-plots and character development take its time. The show has a foreboding feel to it and the art in it persuasively imitates life in a dangerous world as we know it. The show certainly made me think about current geopolitical events. Well crafted and worth returning to each week. Fassbender is well cast for Agent Martian - his intellect shines through in the script, and he is ably supported by strong cast mates. Gere as station chief is perfectly dominant and expectant in his charges as one would hope would be the case in our intelligence services. Kudos to the consulting on Agency life.

Excellent drama, acting and storyline. The viewer does have to suspend belief a bit because the police interrogation of minors in most advanced countries cannot take place without their parents or guardians present - here the police were all over the high school students with parents nowhere in sight. Still, the plot is gripping and the lead actor handles the role of chief investigator (and former troubled student of the same school) quite convincingly. All in all I give it 4.5 out of 5. I would watch Season 2 if it is approved.

Intriguing and haunting morality play fused with science fiction set in an ash-strewn Iceland following a strange volcanic eruption. Surreal, well-acted and with excellent English dubbing. Season Two, please!