'The Agency': Jeffrey Wright & Katherine Waterston Discuss Their Espionage Drama, 'Batman II', 'Alien' & more [Bingeworthy Podcast]

In this week’s episode of Bingeworthy, host Mike DeAngelo is torn between love and duty when taking on "The Agency." The excellent high-stakes espionage thriller culminates its first season with a finale airing on January 24th on Paramount+ with Showtime. Based on the French series "Le Bureau des Légendes," the show follows a CIA operative’s struggle between duty and desire. The series stars Michael Fassbender as Martian, an undercover agent called back to London Station after years in the field. Romance reawakens when the love he left behind resurfaces, sending him into a dangerous game of love vs. international intrigue. The cast includes Jeffrey Wright, Katherine Waterston, Jodie Turner-Smith, Richard Gere, and more.

Joining the podcast are Jeffrey Wright and Katherine Waterston, who play Henry and Naomi, two key figures in the series whose layered relationships with Martian reflect the show’s balance of personal and professional stakes. Wright, who has played his share of spies and operatives, spoke about what drew him to Henry and how the series offers a grounded perspective on espionage. “Henry intrigues me because he’s a by-the-books guy,” Wright explained. “He’s a company man, but at the same time, he’s human. It’s interesting to explore what that duality does to someone—how they shut off parts of themselves while navigating this very real and recognizable world. This isn’t James Bond—as much as I love having been a part of that franchise—it’s not fantastical. We’re drawing from today’s headlines, exploring geopolitics and the challenges of the modern world.”