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.

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Marvel’s Agent Carter (2015)

★ 7.5/10 January 6, 2015 2 seasons

DramaSci-Fi & Fantasy

Creator: Stephen McFeely, Christopher Markus

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.

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Creators

Stephen McFeely Stephen McFeely Christopher Markus Christopher Markus

Cast

Hayley Atwell Hayley Atwell Peggy Carter James D'Arcy James D'Arcy Edwin Jarvis Enver Gjokaj Enver Gjokaj Daniel Sousa Wynn Everett Wynn Everett Whitney Frost

User Reviews (2)

DXAA
DXAA October 27, 2024

When the downright bad follows on from the very good The first season of Agent Carter is really very good. The series has an eye for detail, good lead actors and a pretty good script. The sets, camerawork and many other elements all contribute to a very aesthetic and credible rendering of the post-war United States (post WW2). The actress is, in her own way, a superhero, beautiful, strong... and intelligent, no less. It has to be said that it's better for her to be that strong, given that she evolves in a world of men, some of whom are macho. The series doesn't always show itself to be very subtle in this respect, but rather Manichean, although this is a minor detail. Hayley Atwell's performance undoubtedly brings a great deal to the character of Peggy Carter, who is believable and sympathetic. The series knows how to show finesse at times, and is even downright funny at times. The…

talcosha
talcosha October 6, 2026
★ 9/10

Disclaimer: I fell in love with Hayley Atwell and Dominic Cooper on screen a long time ago, so seeing them together in a non-ambiguous friendship full of respect is pure delight. After Peggy Carter appeared in a few Marvel movies (2011 Captain America: The First Avenger, 2014 Captain America: The Winter Soldier) and two episodes of Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Marvel creators decided to give this character her own series. What an excellent idea! Is it the period (1940s), the more realistic approach than the usual "jump everywhere all the time" of comics, the writing, the direction, the actors, the obvious chemistry between them, the special effects, the beautiful sets ? I cannot really say which is the major factor that makes this series a must-watch. Probably the perfect mix of all of them. Hayley Atwell carries Peggy Carter's character with class (and beauty) and eff…