Marvel's Agent Carter

Name: Marvel's Agent Carter
Genre: Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Released: 2015-01-06
Cast: Hayley Atwell, James D'Arcy, Enver Gjokaj, Wynn Everett

2015 | 2 seasons | 43 min | Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (87% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a short run with a modest audience. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for sci-fi fans. If you loved Loki or The Flash, start here.
The mood: Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace: 2 seasons: a few weeks of evenings, episodes of about 43 minutes, about 13 hours in all.
What might put you off: It was cancelled, so the story may not get a proper ending.

It's 1946, and peace has dealt Peggy Carter a serious blow as she finds herself marginalized when the men return home from fighting abroad. Working for the covert SSR (Strategic Scientific Reserve), Peggy must balance doing administrative work and going on secret missions for Howard Stark all while trying to navigate life as a single woman in America, in the wake of losing the love of her life - Steve Rogers.

How it earned its rating

CriticsStrong
87% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesSolid
7.5 out of 10
AwardsBelow par
0 wins and 6 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 2 seasons and reached a wide audience; interest faded quickly after launch
Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 181K people sought it out in the past year

Season by season

The show overall is a Sunday Safe Bet. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 1 is the high point.

Season 12015 · 8 episodes · 98% on Rotten Tomatoes · 7.7 out of 10
Friday
Season 22016 · 10 episodes · 76% on Rotten Tomatoes · 7.1 out of 10
Saturday