The CIA agent known as “The Martian” is back. After over a year of waiting, the hit Showtime/Paramount+ series Agency Will be back for season 2 very soon. Season 1 didn’t exactly end on a huge cliffhanger, but the Martians have plenty of enemies from within and without. Michael Fassbender is returning in one of his greatest roles to date as the Martian in Season 2, and we’ve got all the details about what to expect.
Season 2 is, in many ways, more expansive than Season 1, with many stories overlapping and more espionage action for agents who are not Martians. If you liked Season 1, the good news is that Season 2 is even better.
Here are the details Agency Season 2, including the plot, trailer, and release date of the fast-moving hit Paramount+ detective series. Plus, a guide to who’s who in the twisted world of spies.
Agency Season 2 Plot and Trailer
On May 19, Paramount released the first full trailer Agency Season 2, and in this, we get complete information about this season. We get a recap of what the Martian was up to last season, and then the real plot unfolds. This season will partly be a “mole hunt”, meaning that a big aspect of this season will be finding out who is leaking data from the CIA’s London branch. (Fun fact: The term “mole” to describe someone who trades in classified information was used by spy novelist John le Carré in his 1974 novel. tinker tailor soldier spy.)
That said, not about everything. Agency Season 2 is about a mole hunt. In addition to the Martian’s quest to bring Samia to safety, there are several other missions going on, including an undercover operation with Owen (John Magaro) and another with Gremlin (Saura Lightfoot-Lyon).
Here’s the official plot summary from Paramount:
The Agency follows Martian (Fassbender), a CIA agent living undercover in his life. Samia (Turner-Smith), his girlfriend, is a political prisoner in Sudan, and he will do anything to try to save her, even to the point of betrayal. The only way out is into the depths. A knife-edge Martian must walk if he wants to save love, life, and his mission.
Agency season 2 cast
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most artists of Agency Season 1 is returning for Season 2. Here’s who is back. This list may also be helpful when viewing Season 2, as a cheat sheet about who’s who.
- as Michael Fassbender Martian, An agent returned from the field and was trying to ensure the return of his girlfriend Samia Zaheer. The Martian’s real name is Brandon, although his cover name in Season 1 was “Paul Lewis”. The Martian will do anything and manipulate any situation to get his way.
- As Jodie Turner-Smith Dr. Sami ZaheerAn academic who, due to his cover for the Martian in Season 1, was caught up in the intelligence fallout. Sami is basically the victim of all the espionage action.
- as Jeffrey Wright Major Henry OgletreeThe functional boss of the various CIA agents operating out of the CIA’s London branch. Henry is probably the only person on the show who seems completely honest. Or is he?
- as India Fowler poppyThe Martian’s teenage daughter. His father is very silent and moody.
- as John Magaro owen taylorA CIA case officer who goes on a dangerous mission in Season 2. Owen is mostly an office guy, who has a new assignment in Season 2.
- Ambreen as Razia blairA CIA case officer who has ties to Owen.
- Harriet Sansom as Harris Dr. Rachel BlakeA psychologist who works for the CIA, and analyzes various agents and targets.
- as Katherine Waterston naomi fordA high-level handler in the CIA. She was the Martian’s handler in Season 1. Naomi is a no-nonsense leader, but is also very protective of the young agents like Gremlin.
- as Richard Gere “Bosco” Bradley, Ogletree’s boss and all the other CIA agents in the UK don’t worry as much about protocol as Bosco Henry.
- as Hugh Bonneville Jim Richardson, A senior MI6 (SIS) boss with special ties to the CIA and the Martians. Richardson has ulterior motives for obtaining intelligence by any means necessary.
- Saura Lightfoot-Lyon as Daniela Ruiz, Codename “Gremlin,“A junior agent who appeared in Season 1, with a much bigger mission and role in Season 2.
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- as Clayne Crawford viking, A mysterious figure who is part of a major operation and conflict in Season 2. This is basically the biggest evil of Season 2.
- as Keanush Tafreshi Hasan ZamaniAn Iranian power-player whom the CIA hopes to eventually recruit through Gremlin. This hottie may be much more than he first seems.
- Medallion as Rahimi river, An Iranian woman who is Hassan’s girlfriend.
- as Tessa Ferrer robinA US Air Force nurse stationed in England. Look carefully at this character.
- like raza jafri craigA data analyst on the Iran desk.
Is Agency Changing its title?
In 2025, it was reported that Agency will now be known as Agency: Central Intelligence. As of this writing, that no longer seems to be the case, although the series will (obviously) still focus on the CIA, the central intelligence agency.
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Agency season 2 release date
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Agency Season 2 will arrive on Paramount+ Sunday, June 21, 2026. All 10 episodes of Season 2 will be released at the same time. This is a very entertaining season, so watching these episodes back to back will be very satisfying and addicting.
New episodes of the show become available on Paramount+ at midnight EST on the day of release. Apparently, unlike Season 1, all parts of Season 2 will be available at once. Also, you’ll need the Showtime add-on to watch in 2024 AgencyBut this time, you need a regular Paramount+ account!
