Streaming now! A “slick and likable” spy drama branded an “entertaining ride” is trending in the UK
Spy drama Covert Affairs is still trending in the UK a month after it was added to Prime Video.
The series that aired from 2010 to 2014, spanning over five seasons, became available on Amazon’s streaming platform in May.
Ever since then, it has persistently remained in the popular section of the site, and at present, it is just trailing behind SpongeBob SquarePants and slightly surpassing Fallout on JustWatch’s TV show streaming rankings, encompassing all platforms.
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The series chronicles the journey of Annie Walker, initially a trainee at the CIA, unexpectedly transitioning into a field operator. Fluent in seven languages and backed by tech whiz Auggie Anderson, she evolves from a relatively inexperienced agent into a seasoned super-agent.
The television series “Covert Affairs” features Piper Perabo, who played a role in the film “Angel Has Fallen”, as well as Christopher Gorham from “Ugly Betty”, Sendhil Ramamurthy of “Heroes”, Nic Bishop known for his work on “Home and Away”, Oded Fehr, famous for being in “The Mummy”, and Amy Jo Johnson, a notable cast member from “Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers”.
Throughout its five series, critical appraisals remained largely favorable, and surprisingly, the audience’s ratings on Rotten Tomatoes climbed progressively from the first season to the last.
Based on critical feedback, several media outlets have likened the show to “Alias,” the espionage series from JJ Abrams that aired in the 2000s and featured Jennifer Garner as the main character.
1. Zap2It described the program as both “smooth and charming,” while Philadelphia Daily News stated that it offers a “fun, engaging journey” to its audience.
2. According to Zap2It, the show is “polished and appealing,” whereas Philadelphia Daily News said it invites viewers on an “enjoyable rollercoaster ride.”
3. Zap2It deemed the show as being “well-crafted and friendly,” while Philadelphia Daily News commented that it provides a “thrilling, entertaining experience” for its audience.
4. In the words of Zap2It, the program is “sophisticated and appealing,” as Philadelphia Daily News puts it, it leads viewers on an “exciting, enjoyable adventure.”
5. To put it another way, Zap2It found the show to be “stylish and endearing,” while Philadelphia Daily News said it transports viewers on a “fun, captivating journey.”
6. In summary, Zap2It characterized the program as being “elegant and likable,” and Philadelphia Daily News stated that it delivers an “engaging, entertaining voyage” for its audience.
The Sydney Morning Herald labeled the show as a “quirky blend of comedy and drama,” finding it filled with improbable events yet still captivating. On the other hand, The Hollywood Reporter described it as “ideal summer TV – simply switch off your critical thinking and let Agent Walker handle both the charm and the gunplay for you.
Covert Affairs is available to stream now for Prime Video subscribers.
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2025-06-15 14:49