The Agency returns to Paramount+ for Season 2, starting Sunday, June 21, 2026.
In its first season, the Michael Fassbender-led spy drama (previously known as The Agency: Central Intelligence) pulled in 5.1 million cross-platform viewers globally in its first weekend. Numbers like that tend to mean one thing: it’s coming back. Fans who’ve been waiting since the Season 1 finale, your patience is about to pay off.
Inspired by the French espionage drama Le Bureau des Légendes, this Paramount+ original series brings an emotionally grounded approach to espionage storytelling, letting character tension drive the suspense. Season 2 will be available to stream with any Paramount+ subscription plan, and if you haven’t started your mission yet, now is the time.For viewers searching for everything you need to know about The Agency Season 2, there is already plenty to get excited about. From returning cast members and release dates to streaming info and what to expect next, here’s your complete guide before the new season arrives.
When and where to watch Season 2
The Agency Season 2 premieres Sunday, June 21, 2026, exclusively on Paramount+. All 10 episodes of the new season will be available to stream on the premiere date with a subscription to any Paramount+ plan.
And catch up now on the show’s first season. All episodes of Season 1 are now streaming on Paramount+.
Is there a trailer for Season 2?
Yes. There is a trailer for The Agency Season 2. In it, Martian (Michael Fassbender) grapples with the consequences of his traitorous choices, ultimately deciding he wouldn’t change a thing. His realization launches us into a thrilling sequence highlighting the show’s all-star cast, with each member questioning trust, support and loyalty. See for yourself, and check out the trailer below.
Do I need to watch Season 1 to enjoy Season 2?
No. You do not watch The Agency Season 1 to enjoy The Agency Season 2. New viewers can jump straight into Season 2. So, if you haven’t had the chance to watch Season 1, you can still follow along without feeling lost.
If you insist on a quick recap, here’s where things stand: Martian (Michael Fassbender) is a covert CIA operative who has spent years disappearing into lives that are not his own. When he’s pulled back to London Station, he reconnects with Samia (Jodie Turner-Smith), the woman he walked away from, and everything he has trained to compartmentalize stops cooperating, making the mission a whole lot more complicated.
Season 1 is now streaming on Paramount+.
Why Season 2 is the perfect place to jump in
The Agency Season 2 is the rare case where jumping in mid-franchise is not just acceptable, it’s actually a pretty great way to experience the show.
New viewers won’t be lost; they’ll lock in the same way Martian does, quickly and under pressure (but in a fun way). The emotional core of the series – who he is, what he wants, and what the job has cost him – comes through quickly, and with the new cast additions, the story gains fresh momentum that doesn’t depend on what came before. Season 1 is there to watch if you want, but Season 2 doesn’t wait for you to catch up.
Why is Season 2 different?
In The Agency Season 2, the show hits the ground harder, with greater urgency surrounding Martian’s decisions, and the increasingly fragile line between duty and personal loyalty.
Where Season 1 established the series’ emotional framework, slowly introducing its world and characters, Season 2 is now ready to push tensions into far more dangerous territory, with fewer places for anyone to hide and higher stakes attached to every choice Martian makes.
Will Season 2 episodes release weekly?
All 10 episodes of The Agency Season 2 will be released on Paramount+ on Sunday, June 21, 2026. So, get ready for your next binge-watch.
Who’s returning in the cast?
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Great news: The core cast remains intact for The Agency Season 2. The all-star cast includes Oscar® nominee Michael Fassbenger (Steve Jobs), Oscar® winner Jeffrey Wright (American Fiction), and Golden Globe® nominee Richard Gere (Chicago). Here’s a look at the returning members of the regular starring cast:
- Michael Fassbender as Martian
- Jeffrey Wright as Henry
- Jodie Turner-Smith as Samia
- Richard Gere as Bosko
- Katherine Waterston as Naomi
Season 2 will also introduce several new faces to the world of the series, including Christian Ochoa Lavernia (Silo), Clayne Crawford (Chad Powers), Keanush Tafreshi (V/H/S/99), Medalion Rahimi (Hacks), Raza Jaffrey (Homeland), and Tessa Ferrer (Swagger).
The creative team behind the series
From writers and creators Jez Butterworth and John-Henry Butterworth, and executive producers George Clooney and Grant Heslov, The Agency brings together a creative team with serious drama credentials behind it.
The Butterworths writing duo adapted Le Bureau des Légendes, the acclaimed French espionage drama that built a devoted international following for its unusually grounded and psychologically rigorous take on intelligence work. Their version keeps the original series’ emphasis on the emotional toll of deep-cover operations while rebuilding the story within a CIA-driven world and an English-language ensemble.
Between the source material and the team behind the camera, the show was never going to be your average car-chasing, action-packed spy drama.
Catch up on The Agency before the premiere
All episodes of The Agency Season 1 are streaming now on Paramount+ across every subscription plan. Whether you’re coming to the series for the first time or running it back before June, now is the moment, because The Agency Season 2 premieres in June 2026 on Paramount+. Start your mission with Season 1 now.
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