Shows similar to The Recruit

Centrally focused on CIA operations and intelligence work, Homeland provides a gripping look into counterterrorism efforts and espionage, themes that resonate well with viewers of The Recruit.

This period drama about deep-cover Soviet spies in the US during the Cold War adds a unique family dynamic to the espionage genre. Like The Recruit, The Americans provides intense action coupled with the strain of leading a double life.

After being 'burned' and blacklisted by the intelligence community, a former spy uses his unique skills to help others while trying to uncover who betrayed him. Burn Notice's blend of undercover operations and personal vendettas offers a similar thrill to fans of The Recruit.

Set in the Jason Bourne universe, Treadstone explores the origin story and present-day actions of a CIA black ops program. The high stakes and complex character arcs make it appealing for those who enjoy the cat-and-mouse chase of The Recruit.

Quantico explores the lives of young FBI recruits training at the Quantico base in Virginia, with a parallel storyline revealing a terrorist attack. The series offers a mix of personal drama and professional challenges, much like The Recruit.