Covert Affairs
Single woman. Double life
Created by Matt Corman, Chris Ord
On USA Network
A spy thriller built on the partnership between a young field operative and her mentor, balancing procedural missions with ongoing personal mysteries and romantic tension.
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.
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Is Covert Affairs scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 73% of series.
Is Covert Affairs violent? Somewhat. More violent than 71% of series.
Is Covert Affairs sad? Not especially. Less sad than 63% of series.
Is Covert Affairs easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 61% of series.
Does Covert Affairs leave you hopeful? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
You have seen this shape before.
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Like Covert Affairs
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Covert Affairs
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Covert Affairs, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Covert Affairs, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Covert Affairs, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
