Season Guide
The Recruit — Season 1
Season 1 Review
A rookie lawyer at the CIA stumbles headlong into the dangerous world of international espionage when a former asset threatens to expose agency secrets.
Episodes
1
SummaryThrown into the deep end during his first week at the CIA, rookie lawyer Owen Hendricks quickly gets in over his head when he uncovers a possible threat.Our TakeA strong…
2
SummaryWhile scrambling to learn how to navigate the high-stakes world of international espionage, Owen attempts to track down classified information on Max.Our TakeA strong episode with a couple of wobbles,…
3
SummaryOwen's crash course in CIA protocols continues as he negotiates with Max, goes on a date with a co-worker and contends with a hostile agency employee.Our TakeConfident and engaging. The…
4
SummaryWhen a major snag jeopardizes Max's case, Owen races to find a legal loophole — and urges her not to take matters into her own ruthless hands.Our TakeVery good —…
5
SummaryOwen's plan to move on from Max suffers a setback when he's ordered back to Phoenix, where credit cards and prying eyes cause problems at work and home.Our TakeVery good…
6
SummaryOn the heels of his risky negotiations on Max's behalf, Owen faces uncomfortable questions from his colleagues — and friends — about their connection.Our TakeA strong episode with a couple…
7
SummaryA mission to Geneva to retrieve assets from a Swiss bank account spirals into chaos for Owen and Max, while Hannah's mom pressures her for information.Our TakeA strong episode with…
8
SummaryThe mission with Max takes a dangerous turn as complications arise, bullets fly — and Owen's personal and professional lives collide.Our TakeVery good — not the series' peak, but an…