It could have had potential. She has this afraid look all of the time. Can't use a gun, etc. What is she Macgyver? For the most part it's a big commercial for Bud Light, Bryer's Icecream, and shoes.

I avoided this show for a while, thinking it would be shallow or something, but I've been pleasantly surprised. I've just finished watching season 4, and the show has become progressively more intense. At the beginning, Annie is too naive and idealistic to be an effective spy. Numerous episodes in season 1 end with Annie having a heart-to-heart talk with her sweet older sister. But Annie finds that she can't compartmentalize her life. The writers wisely move the sister out of the show. At that point, the plots begin to intensify with a larger narrative connecting each episode.This is obviously a show that requires the viewer to give a great deal of artistic license. If you are able to do that, you will be rewarded with suspenseful story lines and a growing appreciation for some terrific characters. Annie becomes more realistic without losing her heart. Her handler, Auggie, has an incredible backstory that enriches his character. Her bosses, Joan and Arthur deal with the politics of the CIA in an intelligent manner. Joan is a particularly impressive character. She always remains poised despite intense pressure, and she never gives ground to those who attempt to intimidate her.There are other great characters as well, and my favorite by far is the Mossad operative named Eyal. The relationship between he and Annie becomes quite profound, as they come to the rescue for one another on numerous occasions. Season 3 is my favorite so far (still yet to watch season 5) because of Eyal's presence in numerous episodes. If you stick with the show to this point, you will be richly rewarded with some first rate television entertainment.

Annie Walker (Piper Perabo) starts as a new operative in Domestic Protection Division of the CIA. Auggie Anderson (Christopher Gorham) is a blind tech and operative who befriends Annie. She hides her secret life from her sister Danielle (Anne Dudek) living in her guest house until her secret is later revealed. Her superiors are husband and wife team Arthur (Peter Gallagher) and Joan Campbell (Kari Matchett). Calder Michaels (Hill Harper) becomes her new boss in later years.The show starts with some good promise. She's hiding her secret life from her sister. There are some interesting professional relationships. The problem is that the show starts to lose bits and pieces. Her family life goes away after two seasons. Gallagher and Matchett are great actors but the show seems to lose interest in them. There is a constant rotation of people which saps away the tension. Auggie continues to be a good character but even he seems to fade. The show just struggles to find something to hold on to. It's left with Annie Walker being Jason Bourne. Their foreign trips don't make up for the deficits.

This show reminds me a little of Alias. If you liked that you probably will like this. Although it is not as heavy as that it still is filled will female kick butt attitude. I love the fact that it feels like a light spy show that is just as fun as it is action-packed. Piper Perabo is fantastic as the lead and makes you want to be part of her spy crew. The storyline could use a little bit of work and maybe a bit more fleshing out but for the moment it is working fine.This is a great show with lots of entertainment value. Don't write it off just because it seems a little far fetched or lacking in substance. The cast well and truly makes up for any shortcomings.