Agent Carter is a crime thriller series that takes place in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Set in the 1940s, the show follows Peggy Carter, a former secret agent of the Strategic Scientific Reserve (SSR), as she embarks on her own missions and fights against the forces of evil. With its noir-inspired atmosphere, gripping espionage plotlines, and strong female lead, Agent Carter offers a captivating crime thriller experience that explores the early days of the Marvel universe.