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Covert Affairs
Genre
Created byMatt Corman
Chris Ord
Starring
Opening theme"Can You Save Me" by Power (formerly named Apple Trees & Tangerines)
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes11 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers
Production locationsToronto, ON, Canada
Running time45 minutes
Production companies
  • Dutch Oven Productions
  • Universal Cable Productions
Original release
NetworkUSA Network
ReleaseJuly 13, 2010 (2010-07-13) –
present

Covert Affairs is a USA Network television series starring Piper Perabo and Christopher Gorham. The one-hour drama premiered on Tuesday, July 13, 2010,[1] following White Collar. The show concluded its first season on September 14, 2010 and was renewed for a second season on August 19, 2010.[2] The second season will be aired during summer 2011 starting June 7[3], and a DVD set of the first season will be released on May 17, 2011.[4]

Overview

A young CIA trainee, Annie Walker, is mysteriously sent out into the field to work at the Domestic Protection Division (DPD). August "Auggie" Anderson, a blind field operative, is Annie's guide in her new life. Annie's cover story is that she works in Acquisitions at the Smithsonian Museum.

Cast and characters

Main cast

  • Piper Perabo as Anne Catherine "Annie" Walker: a 28-year-old CIA trainee who is suddenly promoted to field operative in order to help capture her ex-boyfriend, but the cause of her promotion is unknown to her. She speaks seven languages, including Russian,[5] Spanish,[6] and Portuguese, which she says is her favorite.[7]
  • Christopher Gorham as August "Auggie" Anderson: a CIA military intelligence/special ops officer who was blinded while on a mission in Iraq. He guides Annie through the paces at her new job. He has four older brothers and is an Eagle Scout.[8]
  • Kari Matchett as Joan Campbell: a senior officer who heads the Domestic Protection Division (DPD); Annie's supervisor and Arthur Campbell's wife. In the first few episodes of the series, she suspects Arthur is cheating. Also has shown to have difficulty separating work from personal life as shown in the couple's therapy sessions. [9]
  • Anne Dudek as Danielle Brooks: Annie's older sister, who is married and has two children, and in whose guest house Annie lives. She is unaware of Annie's real career, knowing only Annie's cover—that she works in acquisitions at the Smithsonian Museum.[10]
  • Sendhil Ramamurthy as Jai Wilcox: a CIA officer assigned to DPD by Arthur Campbell. His family has a long history with the CIA; his father Henry was formerly the DCS.

Recurring cast

Episodes

The characters Auggie Anderson and Annie Walker are portrayed by Christopher Gorham (left) and Piper Perabo (right), seen in the picture above.
Main article: List of Covert Affairs episodes
Season Episodes Timeslot (EST) Original Airing
Season Premiere Season Finale
1 11 Tuesday 10:00 P.M. July 13, 2010 (2010-07-13) September 14, 2010 (2010-09-14)
2 ?? Tuesday 10:00 P.M. June 7, 2011 (2011-06-07)

Reception

Season Episodes Original Airing Viewers
(in millions)
Season Premiere Season Finale TV Season
1 11 July 13, 2010 September 14, 2010 2010 6.69[12]
2 ?? June 07, 2011 2011

Awards

Year Result Award Category Recipient(s)
2011
Nominated Golden Globe Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Drama Piper Perabo[13]

Development and casting

Covert Affairs first appeared on USA Network's development slate in July 2008.[14] The pilot episode was written by Matt Corman and Chris Ord.[14] Casting was underway in June 2009, with the expectation that successful casting would lead to a production commitment.[15] Piper Perabo was the first actress cast in early July 2009 as CIA officer Annie Walker.[16] The casting of Christopher Gorham came in late July,[17] quickly followed by announcement that the pilot had been green-lighted by USA Network.

In early August 2009, Tim Matheson signed on to direct a 90-minute pilot.[18] Further casting announcements included Anne Dudek in mid-August,[19] followed by Kari Matchett and Peter Gallagher in early September.[20][21] Eric Lively was cast as a fellow CIA officer as a peer of Perabo's character, and Eion Bailey was cast in a recurring role as Perabo's ex-boyfriend.[20] The pilot began filming in Toronto in September 2009.

In January 2010, the Covert Affairs pilot received a 10 episode order.[18][22] Sendhil Ramamurthy was added to the cast as a CIA officer, replacing Lively's character,[23] along with Emmanuelle Vaugier in a recurring role as a journalist.[24]

The series is executive produced by Doug Liman and David Bartis and co-executive produced by Jonathan Glassner.[1][25] The series features extensive scenes filmed in live locations such as the pilot episode's action in Toronto serving as Washington, D.C.[18][24]

The second season begins its filming in February, 2011.

References

  1. ^ a b "Summer Belongs to USA Network as "Covert Affairs" and "White Collar" Heat Up Tuesday Nights Starting July 13". The Futon Critc. May 5, 2010. Retrieved May 8, 2010.
  2. ^ Weisman, Jon (August 19, 2010). "USA renews 'Covert Affairs'". Variety.
  3. ^ Kate Stanhope (March 17, 2011). "White Collar, Covert Affairs to Return in June". TVGuide.com. Retrieved March 18, 2011.
  4. ^ http://tvshowsondvd.com/news/Covert-Affairs-Season-1/15036
  5. ^ a b "Pilot". Covert Affairs. Season 1. Episode 1. July 13, 2010. USA Network. {{cite episode}}: Unknown parameter |episodelink= ignored (|episode-link= suggested) (help)
  6. ^ "South Bound Suarez". Covert Affairs. Season 1. Episode 3. July 27, 2010. USA Network. {{cite episode}}: Unknown parameter |episodelink= ignored (|episode-link= suggested) (help)
  7. ^ "Houses of the Holy". Covert Affairs. Season 1. Episode 6. August 17, 2010. USA Network. {{cite episode}}: Unknown parameter |episodelink= ignored (|episode-link= suggested) (help)
  8. ^ "No Quarter". Covert Affairs. Season 1. Episode 4. July 27, 2010. USA Network. {{cite episode}}: Unknown parameter |episodelink= ignored (|episode-link= suggested) (help)
  9. ^ "Fool in the Rain". Covert Affairs. Season 1. Episode 9. September 07, 2010. USA Network. {{cite episode}}: Check date values in: |airdate= (help); Unknown parameter |episodelink= ignored (|episode-link= suggested) (help)
  10. ^ "What Is and What Should Never Be". Covert Affairs. Season 1. Episode 8. August 31, 2010. 33:20 minutes in. USA. I don't carry a gun, and I'm not a curator, I'm in acquisitions. {{cite episode}}: Unknown parameter |episodelink= ignored (|episode-link= suggested) (help)
  11. ^ "24's Gregory Itzin Heading to Covert Affairs". TVGuide.com.
  12. ^ http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/09/30/covert-affairs-rizzoli-isles-the-closer-jersey-shore-deadliest-catch-lead-cable-series-ratings-in-2010-q3/65991
  13. ^ http://www.goldenglobes.org/blog/2010/12/the-68th-annual-golden-globe-awards-nominations/
  14. ^ a b "USA Network Announces New Cast of Characters on its Development Slate". The Futon Critic. July 20, 2008. Retrieved May 8, 2010.
  15. ^ "Development Update: Wednesday, June 3". The Futon Critic. June 3, 2009. Retrieved May 8, 2010.
  16. ^ "Development Update: Thursday, July 2". The Futon Critic. July 2, 2009. Retrieved May 8, 2010.
  17. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (July 29, 2009). "'Affairs' in order with Christopher Gorham". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 8, 2010. [dead link]
  18. ^ a b c Andreeva, Nellie (January 6, 2010). "USA greenlights 'Covert Affairs'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 4, 2010.
  19. ^ "Development Update: Thursday, August 13". The Futon Critic. August 13, 2009. Retrieved May 8, 2010.
  20. ^ a b Porter, Rick (September 8, 2010). "Casting call: 'White Collar,' '24,' 'Covert Affairs'". ZAP2it.com. Tribune Media Services. Retrieved May 8, 2010.
  21. ^ "Development Update: Wednesday, September 9". The Futon Critic. September 9, 2009. Retrieved May 8, 2010.
  22. ^ Seidman, Robert (January 7, 2010). "USA Network Picks-Up "Covert Affairs"". TVbythNumbers. Retrieved May 8, 2010.
  23. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (March 8, 2010). "'Heroes' actor cast in new USA series". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 4, 2010.
  24. ^ a b Vlessing, Etan (May 7, 2010). "Emmanuelle Vaugier cast in 'Covert Affairs'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 4, 2010.
  25. ^ IMDb on executives "The show airs on July 13th (10/9 C) Executive produced by Doug Liman and David Bartis, Jonathan Glassner (Co-executive producer). A New Series From the Producers of “Mr. & Mrs. Smith” and the Producer of the “Bourne” Trilogy..."
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