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: He discovers a credible threat from Max Meladze , a former Russian asset currently in prison in Phoenix. She claims to know deep-cover secrets and will leak them unless she is exonerated for a murder charge.

(Laura Haddock): A ruthless former asset who begins a dangerous game of manipulation with Owen. The Recruit s01e01

The premiere episode of , titled " I.N.A.S.I.A.L. " (It’s Not A Secret If Anyone Knows), introduces Owen Hendricks , a 24-year-old rookie lawyer just four days into his job at the CIA . Episode Overview : He discovers a credible threat from Max

: Owen learns that Max was indeed a high-level asset involved with the Russian Mafia in Belarus. Essential Characters The premiere episode of , titled " I

(Noah Centineo): A charming but overwhelmed CIA attorney who graduated from Georgetown Law.

: Owen is tasked by his boss, Walter Nyland, with vetting "graymail"—letters from people threatening to reveal CIA secrets unless their demands are met.