Covert Affairs

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Season 2
  • Network: USA
  • Series Premiere Date: Jul 13, 2010
Season #: 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Metascore
68

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
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Critic Reviews

  1. Entertainment Weekly
    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]
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  2. People Weekly
    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]
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  3. San Francisco Chronicle
    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.
  5. USA Today
    Reviewed by: Robert Bianco
    Jun 6, 2011
    75
    [The premiere is] another well-told story that gives us a bit more insight into the pair while the season's two interconnected running story lines spool out behind them.
  6. The Huffington Post
    Reviewed by: Maureen Ryan
    Jun 9, 2011
    50
    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.
  7. Hitfix
    Reviewed by: Alan Sepinwall
    Jun 7, 2011
    50
    There's no there there. Annie's missions each week are forgettable, and most seem to revolve around Annie seeming to get too personally invested, only for her instincts to be proven right over her more jaded colleagues.

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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 33 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 33
  3. Negative: 1 out of 33
  1. Meth-dude
    Jul 24, 2016
    8
    This second season is as good if not superior to the first one. The episodes were more interesting and the acting was even better. Let's hopeThis second season is as good if not superior to the first one. The episodes were more interesting and the acting was even better. Let's hope that season 3 will not disappoint.… Full Review »
  2. CRL
    Nov 6, 2011
    8
    The second season of Covert Affairs definitely manages to improve on the first, with the entertainment value ratcheting up and the stakesThe 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.… Full Review »
  3. rranger
    Aug 7, 2011
    9
    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 CIAExcellent 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. :)… Full Review »
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