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Covert Affairs 2010

“Single woman. Double life”

★ 6.9/10 · 272 votes TV-14 Action & AdventureDrama 5 seasons · 75 eps Ended
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What is Covert Affairs?

Covert Affairs is an American action drama television series created by Matt Corman and Chris Ord that premiered on the USA Network on Tuesday, July 13, 2010. The series was filmed in Toronto, Canada, and features Piper Perabo and Christopher Gorham in the lead roles, alongside Kari Matchett and Peter Gallagher.

Type
TV series
Year
2010
Status
Ended
Episodes
75
Runtime
42 minutes
First aired
Jul 13, 2010
Last aired
Dec 18, 2014
Original language
EN
Origin
US
Networks
USA Network
Genres
Action & Adventure, Drama
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Covert Affairs is an American action drama television series created by Matt Corman and Chris Ord that premiered on the USA Network on Tuesday, July 13, 2010. The series was filmed in Toronto, Canada, and features Piper Perabo and Christopher Gorham in the lead roles, alongside Kari Matchett and Peter Gallagher. The narrative follows Annie Walker, a young CIA operative who is mysteriously summoned to headquarters for duty as a field operative shortly after completing her training at the Farm. While Annie assumes her promotion is due to her exceptional linguistic skills, her superiors may have ulterior motives related to her past. Throughout her assignments, Annie is assisted by Auggie Anderson, a CIA military intelligence agent who was blinded while on duty and serves as her guide through the world of bureaucracy and intrigue. The series ran for five seasons before being canceled by the USA Network on January 6, 2015. The show concluded its initial broadcast run in 2014.

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“A young CIA operative navigates international intrigue while uncovering secrets about her own mysterious past.”

Reasons to watch
  • engaging character dynamics
  • intriguing central mystery
Keep in mind
  • bureaucratic plot elements
  • complex narrative threads

Watch it if you enjoy fast-paced spy dramas featuring mentorship and international field operations.

The series contains themes of espionage, military intelligence, and professional danger.

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Episode guide

Season 1 · 11 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide →
Season 2 · 16 episodes
Season 3 · 16 episodes
Season 4 · 16 episodes
Season 5 · 16 episodes

Frequently asked questions

Who is the main character?

The main character is Annie Walker, a young CIA operative.

What is Annie's role?

Annie is a field operative for the CIA.

Who helps Annie navigate the CIA?

Auggie Anderson, a military intelligence agent, acts as her guide.

Why was Auggie blinded?

He was blinded while on a CIA assignment.

What is the central mystery?

The agency may have recruited Annie because of someone or something from her past.