• Network: USA
  • Series Premiere Date: Jul 13, 2010
  • Season #: 1 , 2 , 3 , 4
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critics What's this?

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 16 Ratings

  • Summary: Season two begins with the mysterious disappearance of Ben Mercer as Annie receives a new case.
  • Genre(s): Drama, Action & Adventure, Suspense
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 6
  2. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Reviewed by: Stephan Lee
    Jun 3, 2011
    83
    Annie Walker tackles a new case--but it feels like a distraction as the Ben mystery continues. [3/10 Jun 2011, p.109]
  2. Reviewed by: David Wiegand
    Jun 7, 2011
    75
    Don't try too hard to make sense of it: Covert Affairs is simply--and simple--fun.
  3. Reviewed by: Tom Gliatto
    Jul 18, 2011
    75
    In season 2 this fluffy spy caper about gorgeous CIA operative Annie Walker is starting to deliver on the seductive fun promised by Piper Perabo's sly, flirtatious smile in the opening credits. [25 Jul 2011, p.40]
  4. Everything about Covert Affairs feels bland and generic: Annie herself (Perabo is efficient but charisma-free), her missions (this week's assignment is completely predictable), her relationship with her sister (the wonderful Anne Dudek, wasted in a marginal role), and especially her relationship with her boyfriend, another CIA operative.

See all 6 Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 3
  3. Negative: 0 out of 3
  1. Excellent show; one of my favorite ones, in addition to White Collar, Burn Notice & Suits. The set up is the exploits of a young female CIA recruit, who does her job very well; going on different missions all over the world. What makes the show work are the character relationships; especially with the main character and Augie - her blind handler. The characters are very likable, and there is an ongoing plot line that continues in each episode; sprinkled with humor. Don't miss out on this season & if you haven't seen the other season, make sure you rent it...you won't be disappointed. :) Expand
  2. CRL
    8
    The second season of Covert Affairs definitely manages to improve on the first, with the entertainment value ratcheting up and the stakes growing just a little bit higher. Expand
  3. Simple fluffy escapism. Likeable characters and basic plot lines. There's nothing even close to ground breaking, just fun to watch. Piper Perabo plays the lead as a young, intelligent, naive, and pretty new CIA agent well. Good to see Christopher Gorm too. Expand