Editor's note: The below contains spoilers for The Agency Episode 7.
Episode 7 of the Paramount+ espionage series, The Agency, marked a huge turning point for Martian (Michael Fassbender), who has spent the series so far hiding secrets and avoiding escalating dangers around him. In the episode, Martian is forced to make a pivotal decisionin order to protect the two women he loves the most— his daughter Poppy (India Fowler) and Sami (Jodie-Turner Smith), who he has been having an affair with in secret. One of the most gripping episodes of the series, "Hard Landing" ends on a shocking cliffhanger that will redefine the stakes and change everything.
Martian Makes a Risky Decision in 'The Agency' Episode 7
From the beginning of the series, Martian has been secretly carrying on a relationship with Sami, his former contact in Sudan. When she arrived back in London, he went to great lengths to covertly dodge his security detail in order to see her, as he is still deeply in love with her. Recent events, however, have not only put him and Sami at risk, but also his daughter, Poppy. Sami remains unaware of Martian's true identity, believing that his name is Paul and that he's a teacher and aspiring author writing a book. Her bodyguard Osman (Kurt Egyiawan), however, is suspicious of Martian, and, in Episode 6, he approaches Poppy to see what he can find out about "Paul."
Now concerned for his daughter's safety, Martian asks Poppy to stay in their apartment, which she agrees to at first. To be safe, he asks Dozer (Ray BLK), one of his field team members, to tail Poppy if she leaves. It turns out to be a wise decision, as Poppy is almost abducted by a Chinese agent but is rescued just in time by Dozer. When Martian learns that Poppy was nearly kidnapped, he realizes that it's time to tell his superiors about Sami being in London. Martian confirms to Henry (Jeffrey Wright) that secret negotiations are taking place in London between the Chinese and rebels in Sudan, and that Sami is playing a crucial role as a geopolitical expert. Martian then recommends that Sami be recruited as a CIA asset — and that he be the one to bring her in.
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'The Agency' Episode 7 Marks a Point of No Return for Martian and Sami
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When questioned about how Martian and Sami reconnected in London, he lies and says that he accidentally bumped into her while taking Poppy to a museum, something he asks his daughter to corroborate. Martian gives some partial truths and successfully is able to answer all of Henry's questions on the fly. Henry debriefs Bosko (Richard Gere), who agrees Martian should pursue the plan and bring Sami in to interrogate her. However, this means that Martian will need to come clean with Sami about who he really is, potentially ending any future they might have had together.
Although Naomi (Katherine Waterston) and Dr. Blake (Harriet Sansom Harris) still suspects that Martian has feelings for Sami, the CIA concocts a plan to get Sami into a room at the university, deciding to “attack” her cover for being in the UK. Sami must attend an in-person appointment at the university to explain her absence throughout the program, or her visa will be revoked. However, Sami is shocked when "Paul" is there to meet her. When she calls him by the name she's always known him as, he simply replies "no."
The episode is left on that cliffhanger with the uncertainty of Martian and Sami's futures in the balance. Is Martian serious about bringing her in as an asset or does he have another plan up his sleeve? How will Sami react to what Martian has to say, especially if he comes clean about who he really is? One thing is clear: this moment marks a point of no return for both of them moving forward. It's a risky move that will undoubtedly raise the stakes for the rest of the season, as Martian’s decision will have far-reaching consequences for their lives, and possibly, their survival.
The Agency streams Fridays on Paramount+ with Showtime.
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The Agency is a 2024 espionage thriller following covert CIA agent Martian, who is recalled to London Station, disrupting his undercover life. As a former romance rekindles, Martian's career and true identity are jeopardized, leading him into a high-stakes world of international intrigue and deception.
Producers
Bob Yari
, David Glasser
, David Hutkin
, George Clooney
, Grant Heslov
, Jez Butterworth
, Michael Fassbender
, Ron Burkle
, Pascal Breton
, John-Henry Butterworth
, Nina L. Diaz
, Grant Heslov
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Image via Showtime
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