The Recruit (Netflix) -- CIA spy series from the creator of The Rookie -- 12/16/22
12-18-22, 02:37 AM
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The Recruit (Netflix) -- CIA spy series from the creator of The Rookie -- 12/16/22
About The Recruit:
The Recruit centers around Owen Hendricks (Noah Centineo), a young CIA lawyer whose first week on the job turns upside down when he discovers a threatening letter by former asset Max Meladze (Laura Haddock), who plans to expose the agency unless they exonerate her of a serious crime. Owen quickly becomes entangled in a dangerous and often absurd world of power politics and mischievous players, as he travels the world in hopes of completing his assignment and making a mark at the CIA.
The Recruit centers around Owen Hendricks (Noah Centineo), a young CIA lawyer whose first week on the job turns upside down when he discovers a threatening letter by former asset Max Meladze (Laura Haddock), who plans to expose the agency unless they exonerate her of a serious crime. Owen quickly becomes entangled in a dangerous and often absurd world of power politics and mischievous players, as he travels the world in hopes of completing his assignment and making a mark at the CIA.
8 episode season. All 8 dropped Friday. This is from the creator and showrunner of The Rookie Alexi Hawley.
Yay!! yet another series this forum won't have time to watch.
I know, the barrage of shows that keep dropping is next to impossible to keep up with. The lead of this series was just on Black Adam. he played Atom Smasher.
01-02-23, 01:27 PM
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Re: The Recruit (Netflix) -- CIA spy series from the creator of The Rookie -- 12/16/22
Just finished this. It was actually better than I expected. Lots of CIA buzzwords, some light comedy (which surprised me), and good casting.
I'd be happy with a second season.
I'd be happy with a second season.
01-03-23, 05:03 PM
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Re: The Recruit (Netflix) -- CIA spy series from the creator of The Rookie -- 12/16/22
We just watched the first ep and liked it. Definitely has some Castle and Rookie vibes, but is it’s own thing. Actually felt a bit like Covert Affairs too.
01-04-23, 09:58 PM
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I'm enjoying this show a lot
01-06-23, 09:26 PM
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Re: The Recruit (Netflix) -- CIA spy series from the creator of The Rookie -- 12/16/22
I wouldn't make it two days in an environment like presented in the show . Fun show, hope it gets a round 2.
. Fun show, hope it gets a round 2.
01-07-23, 01:13 PM
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Re: The Recruit (Netflix) -- CIA spy series from the creator of The Rookie -- 12/16/22
Initially, I didn’t think the lead guy was going to be good in this series (he did the Netflix rom com movies). But his rookie demeanor, young looks, and naive persona works great for this series.
01-08-23, 09:01 PM
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Enjoying this so far. This has a similar tone to me as The Patriot. I was trying to figure out why the lead guy looked so familiar. Looked it up and he was Atom Smasher in Black Adam.
01-26-23, 12:36 PM
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Renewed.
01-26-23, 03:55 PM
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Good to hear... Im like 5 episodes in and its been fun so far.
02-01-23, 11:50 AM
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Holy shit that ending.... looking forward to more of this.
02-01-23, 09:11 PM
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Re: The Recruit (Netflix) -- CIA spy series from the creator of The Rookie -- 12/16/22
Finally finished this up. Was slow going because the wife wasn’t really into it. I really enjoyed it. It was a good change of pace from network procedural, and the streaming formal really allowed it to breathe.
I was trying to figure out what it reminded me of. Think I finally settled on Alias + Castle, maybe with a tinge of old WB era shows.
All the actors were pretty good too. I don’t think Ive seen the boss in anything before but really enjoyed his performance.
Also didn’t expect the season to end on a cliffhanger. I figured they wrap the story and do a new on for the second season.
Cameo (?) in the final episode was a pleasant surprise too!
I was trying to figure out what it reminded me of. Think I finally settled on Alias + Castle, maybe with a tinge of old WB era shows.
All the actors were pretty good too. I don’t think Ive seen the boss in anything before but really enjoyed his performance.
Also didn’t expect the season to end on a cliffhanger. I figured they wrap the story and do a new on for the second season.
Cameo (?) in the final episode was a pleasant surprise too!
02-01-23, 11:21 PM
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I wasnt bored one bit with this and like Superman07 mentioned the acting was really good all the way through. Noah was fantastic.
04-24-23, 08:01 AM
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We binged this over the last few days. Thought it was 10 episodes the whole time so we were quite surprised when episode 8 was over and it was the end. Cameo in ep8 was fun and unexpected. In for season 2 for sure.
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05-06-23, 09:52 AM
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I'm 2 episodes in and really liking this so far. The lead is good and the supporting characters like his frenemies at the office are fun. Glad to hear it's been renewed.
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