The series follows a world of even deeper intrigue and machinations, where the characters themselves grapple with existential threats to the nation and the world. Check out our list of updates and cancellations to see if your favorite show has been a hit. how a caseworker becomes an agent (or informant or confidential informant) uses the acronym MICE, which stands for: MoneyIdeologyCompromise (aka Blackmail)Ego. During a dialogue from Mars with Dr. Blake, the acronym "OBE" was incorrectly explained as "Overtaken by Events". In U.S. government agencies, including the intelligence community and the Department of Defense, the correct/official acronym for "OBE" is "Overwhelmed by Events." Former CIA Director of Counterintelligence James Jesus Angleton, also known as the “spy poet,” described the intelligence game as a “Desert of Mirrors”—a phrase borrowed from T.S. poem. Eliot called Gerontion (the name is Greek for “little old man,” and the poem is an interior monologue that recounts the opinions and impressions of an elderly man describing post-World War I Europe through the eyes of a man who has lived most of his life in the 19th century). In the world of the intellect, in the search for truth, it is difficult to separate reality from its reflection, it is an illusion, as in a hall of mirrors. The Graham Norton Show: Cher / Keira Knightley / Michael Fassbender / Josh Brolin / Jaylan Ngonda (2024). The Agency is a must-see for any fan of spy thrillers. First of all, the cast is absolutely amazing. It stars Michael Fassbender, Jeffery Wright, Richard Gere, and Katherine Waterston. These actors are reason enough to give it a try, and it’s a really good show. I wouldn’t be surprised to see this show and most of the actors nominated for multiple awards come awards season. The series follows a secret CIA agent (Fassbender) who is ordered to give up his secret life and return to the field with his ex-girlfriend (Waterston), whom he still loves. His love for her begins to interfere with his real life and mission. If you are a fan of spy thrillers or good mystery series, give this one a try. You won’t be disappointed.