The Recruit (2022)

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"Spy meets Seoul."

TV series · 2022 · 2 seasons, 14 episodes · Canceled · Netflix · Rated TV-MA · Drama, Crime, Action & Adventure

Synopsis

Recruited out of law school by the CIA, a daredevil young attorney leaps unprepared into the dangerous world of international espionage.

Where to watch

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Streaming availability via JustWatch

Cast

  • Noah Centineo as Owen Hendricks
  • Colton Dunn as Lester Kitchens
  • Aarti Mann as Violet Ebner
  • Fivel Stewart as Hannah Copeland
  • Kristian Bruun as Janus Ferber
  • Vondie Curtis-Hall as Walter Nyland
  • Kaylah Zander as Amelia Salazar
  • Angel Parker as Dawn Gilbane
  • Jesse Collin as Dodge
  • Daniel Quincy Annoh as Terence

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BingeNext's take

If you enjoy fast-paced dramas with a mix of crime and action, The Recruit is a great pick. It follows a young attorney who, fresh out of law school, suddenly finds himself thrown into the high-stakes world of the CIA. Noah Centineo leads the cast, bringing a mix of charm and intensity that keeps things engaging across two seasons and 14 episodes. The show balances the tension of international espionage with moments of personal growth and daring moves, making it feel like a blend of legal drama and spy thriller. Fans of series like Law & Order or Homeland will appreciate the mix of sharp dialogue and suspenseful plots. Watching it feels like stepping into a world where the stakes are always high, but the lead’s unpreparedness adds a relatable edge that makes the story feel fresh and exciting.

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