Agent X

John Case (Jeff Hephner) is a secret agent who works for the Vice President of the United States (Sharon Stone). This gives the President plausible deniability if his existence ever came to light, which is just how the job was designed back in the early days of the republic.

As the premise was described by producers and actors of the show, the series is supposed to be about an "American Bond". That's exactly how the show feels, though Case feels more Craig than Connery. The show jumps into the action as quickly as any show I have seen--no doubt wanting to grab an audience immediately. The makers of the show also wanted the show to be "big, fun" and "almost like a comic book", which means the astute viewer will suspend disbelief and sit back for the ride. And the line between good and evil will be clearly defined, though not without its occasional twist.

The first episodes are very satisfying, with plenty of action, great production values, and a storyline that involves a formidable Russian opponent named Olga (Olga Fonda).

Gerlad McRaney plays the part of Malcolm, the man who provides guidance and backup, the Alfred to Case's Batman.

As the show continues, hopefully they can keep the missions interesting and further develop the various characters that populate the world of John Case, Agent X.

I was waiting a action season like this. First the pilot , Sharon and Geff did a superb performance. The plot is so real and very addictive. Sharon role as the vice president of America is very powerful and sensitive. So far she is has done a superb role relevant to her vast experience in acting. I am doing sure if Geff had acted before , but he also put a good show.Olga character is very sharp , skillful. She looks like she did her homework and her given role was wasn't easy too. Anyway the timing for the show was over 40 minutes which is fine and each scene a surprise element. Good going guys.All the best

Charles Dubai

Some people should lighten up. It is a story, not factual so if it is far-fetched - so what. If you don't like the idea behind the story, don't watch it. I like Gerald McRaney and enjoy watching him in just about any role. Jeff Hephner used to be on Chicago Fire. The thing I was surprised at was the mistake in the scenes in the hotel room during the first few minutes. John shot the man in the white robe in the left shoulder. When they were fighting by the window the blood was on the left shoulder but when they were fighting outside, the blood was on the right shoulder. Not very good to miss something that obvious. They need someone to watch for those types of errors.

The biggest secret in the history of the United States (!!) is that the vice president has ...one (yes only one) agent (!) to send for secret missions! I really can't imagine what might be the ...smallest secret in the history of the United States!!!

Anyway the secret agent has no ...identity while his name is ...John Case! and his first mission (with the current vice president played by Sharon Stone) is to find another man with ...no identity (!) whose name is Nicolas Volker!

Soooo...the plot is ludicrous, just an excuse for a new 007-ish agent with all the skills and some of the witt of his British colleague.

This is not a series to take seriously and the question is if it is fun to watch. Well, This is a genre we have seen a million times. If some producers decided to produce such a series, they must surpass previous installments. Unfortunately this is not the case here. Even with a secret agent named ...Case.

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Question. If you spend 40 minutes of your life watching a show, then spend another 40 minutes writing a review about how your not going to get those 40 minutes of your life back. Have you then lost 80 minutes and should you have cut your loses?

Sharons obviously broke (and does have form on some dubious material) but that doesn't excuse this.

It also doesn't excuse anyone watching it from their guilt: You read the cast list, you read the plot synopsis you likely saw the trailer and you saw the channel it was on.

Be honest, did you really expect Sherlock?

Well then, don't blame the broke girl - its all your fault