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Covert Affairs

2010·Show
75Episodes in5Seasons·TV-14
IMDb7.3Metacritic667.4Rotten Tomatoes92%75%
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Where to watch

PeacockPeacock Premium+

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Covert Affairs fingerprint

Strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Romantic

Much of it is about family.

  • Romance7
  • Family Dynamics7
  • Hopefulness6

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Dark Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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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, Karen Campbell, Henry Alonso Myers
Produced by:
Doug Liman, James D. Parriott, Dave Bartis

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Covert Affairs

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Where can I stream Covert Affairs legally?

PeacockPeacock Premium+

Covert Affairs is included with a subscription to Peacock and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Covert Affairs worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 66). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Covert Affairs rated?

TV-14ViolenceStrong language

It's rated TV-14 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How many seasons does Covert Affairs have?

5 seasons

It has 5 seasons with 75 episodes of about 42 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on Covert Affairs?

Critics79
Audiences74

Yes. Critics average 79 and audiences 74 out of 100, so both groups see Covert Affairs much the same way.

When did Covert Affairs air?

It ran from 2010 to 2014 and has ended.

What language is Covert Affairs in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Covert Affairs?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Covert Affairs in 93 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for Covert Affairs, including Could Say It, But..., Expy, The Handler.