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Covert Affairs

2010·Show
75Episodes in5Seasons·TV-14
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Metacritic667.4Rotten Tomatoes92%75%

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A , drama series: , .

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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About

Single woman. Double life

A young CIA operative, Annie Walker, is mysteriously summoned to headquarters for duty as a field operative. While Annie believes she's been promoted for her exceptional linguistic skills, there may be something or someone from her past that her CIA bosses are really after. Auggie Anderson is a CIA military intelligence agent who was blinded while on assignment and is Annie's guide in this world of bureaucracy, excitement and intrigue.
Glossy Espionage ThrillerCharismatic Spy DuoProcedural MysteryHigh-Stakes International IntrigueStylish Action-DramaRomantic TensionCompetent Female LeadGlobal AdventureNetwork Television Drama

Crew

Directed by:
Stephen Kay, Allan Kroeker, Félix Alcalá
Written by:
Stephen Hootstein, Chris Ord, Hayley Tyler
Produced by:
Doug Liman, James D. Parriott, Dave Bartis

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Covert Affairs

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Covert Affairs?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Covert Affairs from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 3 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Covert Affairs worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 66).

Does Covert Affairs get better after season 1?

Yes: season 1 has an IMDb average of 7.4, and seasons 3 and 4 peak at 7.9. The highest-rated episode is Glass Spider (season 3, episode 8) at 8.6, and the lowest is South Bound Suarez (season 1, episode 3) at 7.1.

Is Covert Affairs okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch Covert Affairs?

53 h

About 53 hours: 75 episodes in 5 seasons of about 42 minutes each, aired from 2010 to 2014.

Is Covert Affairs good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does Covert Affairs use?

Could Say It, But...ExpyThe HandlerHandicapped BadassFanserviceDisproportionate RetributionOff the WagonYou, Get Me CoffeeAll Women Love ShoesIt Gets EasierFake DefectorObfuscating Disabilityand 133 more

TV Tropes lists 145 tropes for it, including Could Say It, But..., Expy, and The Handler.