TV series
Spy meets Seoul.
Recruited out of law school by the CIA, a daredevil young attorney leaps unprepared into the dangerous world of international espionage.
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Checked Sep 5, 2026
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Recruited out of law school by the CIA, a daredevil young attorney leaps unprepared into the dangerous world of international espionage.
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Episode 1
Thrown into the deep end during his first week at the CIA, rookie lawyer Owen Hendricks quickly gets in over his head when he uncovers a possible threat.
Directed by Doug LimanWritten by Alexi HawleyGuest stars Angel Parker, Linus Roache, Daniel Jun, Victor Andres Trelles Turgeon, Jayce Barreiro, Gabriel Infante, Pauline Little, Leisa Reid
Episode 2
While scrambling to learn how to navigate the high-stakes world of international espionage, Owen attempts to track down classified information on Max.
Directed by Doug LimanWritten by Alexi HawleyGuest stars Kaylah Zander, Victor Andres Trelles Turgeon, Pauline Little, Byron Mann, Alexandra Petrachuk, Jamaal Grant, Vitali Makarov, Ellis Arch
Episode 3
Owen's crash course in CIA protocols continues as he negotiates with Max, goes on a date with a co-worker and contends with a hostile agency employee.
Directed by Alex KalymniosWritten by Alexi Hawley, George V. GhanemGuest stars Kaylah Zander, Byron Mann, Alexandra Petrachuk, Jeroen Engelsman, Yung Ngo, Salka Weber, Nico DeCastris, Katharine King So
Episode 4
When a major snag jeopardizes Max's case, Owen races to find a legal loophole — and urges her not to take matters into her own ruthless hands.
Directed by Alex KalymniosWritten by Amelia RoperGuest stars Kaylah Zander, Angel Parker, Linus Roache, Jesse Collin, Byron Mann, Alexandra Petrachuk, Ellis Arch, Jake Lewis
Episode 5
Owen's plan to move on from Max suffers a setback when he's ordered back to Phoenix, where credit cards and prying eyes cause problems at work and home.
Directed by Emmanuel Osei-Kuffour, Jr.Written by Hadi Nicholas DeebGuest stars Kaylah Zander, Angel Parker, Victor Andres Trelles Turgeon, Gabriel Infante, Pauline Little, Jesse Collin, Nico DeCastris, Jake Lewis
Episode 6
On the heels of his risky negotiations on Max's behalf, Owen faces uncomfortable questions from his colleagues — and friends — about their connection.
Directed by Emmanuel Osei-Kuffour, Jr.Written by Niceole R. LevyGuest stars Kaylah Zander, Angel Parker, Victor Andres Trelles Turgeon, Gabriel Infante, Pauline Little, Jesse Collin, Travis Nelson, Jake Lewis
Episode 7
A mission to Geneva to retrieve assets from a Swiss bank account spirals into chaos for Owen and Max, while Hannah's mom pressures her for information.
Directed by Julian HolmesWritten by Maya GoldsmithGuest stars Kaylah Zander, Maddie Hasson, Angel Parker, Jesse Collin, Byron Mann, Travis Nelson, Nico DeCastris, Jake Lewis
Episode 8
The mission with Max takes a dangerous turn as complications arise, bullets fly — and Owen's personal and professional lives collide.
Directed by Julian HolmesWritten by Alexi HawleyGuest stars Kaylah Zander, Maddie Hasson, Angel Parker, Nathan Fillion, Pauline Little, Jesse Collin, Byron Mann, Jake Lewis
Episode information updated Sep 19, 2026
Noah CentineoOwen Hendricks
Colton DunnLester Kitchens
Laura HaddockMaxine Meladze
Aarti MannViolet Ebner
Daniel Quincy AnnohTerence
Fivel StewartHannah Copeland
Kristian BruunJanus Ferber
Kaylah ZanderAmelia Salazar
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