What does the press think of the American version, The Agency?

The Legends Office American version, what does it give? The series The Agency with Michael Fassbender in the title role has just been launched in the United States, before its upcoming arrival on Canal+ in France. What does the press think?

She was eagerly awaited! The American version of Legends Office, The Agencywhich will be released on Canal+ and myCanal in France, is now available in the United States: the first episode was released on November 29 on the Paramount+ platform across the Atlantic. Michael Fassbender plays CIA secret agent Martian who is called back to London when the woman he left behind reappears and they resume their relationship, unaware of the dangers that threaten them. On the site Metacriticwhich lists the criticisms of the American press, the American series obtains a score of 62 out of 100. “A good, intelligent and dynamic spy thriller”relieves Newsdaywhich gives it a score of 90. “The Agency is fascinating because it goes beyond Martian, looking at other agents and their roles within the CIA”believes, for his part, Variety. But if both media are enthusiastic, this is not the case for all.

The Agency : what does the American press think of the series, a remake of Legends office?

Unfortunately, overall, the first reviews are nowhere near as good as for the French version… For Collider, “despite some promising ideas and an interesting cast, The Agency wastes its potential”. In question, according to the media, “a slow pace and a confused tone”. The Boston Globefor its part, also gives it a score of 50/100. “The scenario is intelligent, even if it is not very precise”notes the newspaper, which adds: “Il [Michael Fassbender] fails to spark the necessary chemistry with Sami, despite the necessary explicit sex scenes.” “The Agency is the one thing a spy series should never be: boring”denounces the site The Playlist for whom the series does not deserve more than 25/100...

The Agency : the spectators, too, are divided

Opinions also differ among spectators.“Episode 1 didn’t hold my interest and was anything but thrilling. It seemed more like an interracial love story than a spy TV series”details a not very excited Internet user. For another, however, “It’s a very good thriller”. According to him, “Michael Fassbender did a phenomenal job with Richard Gere et Jeffrey Wright”. You will have to wait for the release in France in 2025 to form your own opinion.

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