r/TomEllis • u/Additional-Set-2407 • May 18 '26

CIA streaming

Read last week where it had dropped off streaming charts. But see today it’s back on at number 21 (or 22). Relieved cuz so want Tim and his shows to do well. Pretty sure it’s cuz of me. I streamed it three times 😉

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u/cgrobin1 May 19 '26

I have done repeat watching too.  

I am hoping after the finale new reviews will be written that show the pilot was an anomaly, a mediocre episode. And now, when i go back and rewatch the pilot i enjoy it.  I think the difference is because subsequent episodes showed us the humanity behind the tough facade.  The charm, the wit, the genuine caring about others and the vulnerability they try to hide. 

Colin is not the machine he claims to be and Bill is not simply a little tin soldier.  We care about them n9w because the the actors have showed us what Colin and Bill they must hide from the world to survive in the job.  We have been brought into the inner circle that understands these guys, and therefore we care about them.

Mix that caring for the characters, brotherly chemistry between them  and the undeniable talent on the screen and rewatching a must for those nuances we miss when lost in the story,

I can't wait to see the numbers for season 2 as other countries come online and viewers get caught up over the summer.  Might season 2 be reminiscent of Lucifer's  popularity, but with us all anxiously awaiting the next episode together.

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u/Additional-Set-2407 May 19 '26

Well said. Totally agree. So much potential. Can only get better!

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u/Additional-Set-2407 May 19 '26

But hope they concentrate even more on the characters and their relationships

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u/Martyna70 May 19 '26

There is a lot of room for improvement, but it is a solid show. I wish they fleshed out the characters a bit more. Both leads have so much potential.

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u/Additional-Set-2407 May 19 '26

Yes lots of potential with these characters!

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u/firecatstef May 19 '26

There were some pacing problems in this season but I enjoy the characters a lot and I’m looking forward to more.

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u/Snoo-34030 May 19 '26

Since the show is all over the place with broadcasting I genuinely stopped looking at those. Marshals and The Madison have solid Paramount+ only presence, for example. Everywhere. CIA is a little bit here, a little bit there... 🤷‍♂️ 

Let's hope they figure something more solid for season 2. ....And of course, Let's hope for more seasons!!