The Recruit (Australian TV series)

The Recruit is an Australian espionage thriller television series that premiered on Netflix on December 16, 2022. Created by Alexi Hawley, the series follows Owen Hendricks, a young CIA lawyer who becomes entangled in a dangerous game of international power politics when a former asset threatens to expose sensitive agency secrets.

The series stars Noah Centineo as Owen Hendricks, and features Laura Haddock as Max Meladze, a former asset with a complicated and potentially deadly past. The supporting cast includes Aarti Mann, Colton Dunn, Fivel Stewart, and Kristian Bruun.

The Recruit explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the moral compromises inherent in the world of intelligence. The series incorporates action, suspense, and elements of dark humor as Owen navigates the complex and often perilous landscape of the CIA. Its narrative is centered around Owen's on-the-job training and his evolving understanding of the world of espionage and its implications.

A second season of The Recruit was announced in January 2023.