12 Greatest Female Onscreen Spies (2 of 7)

2. Ilsa Faust (Mission: Impossible—Rogue Nation)

Ilsa Faust is the ultimate double agent. Rebecca Ferguson portrays Ilsa Faust as a cool, capable, and slightly mysterious character, making it difficult for even Ethan Hunt to discern her true intentions. She maneuvers, maneuvers, and engages in combat with the agility of a single-woman strike team, leaving you uncertain about her intentions to protect you or betray you.

3. Sameen Shaw (Person of Interest)

Before teaming up with Reese and Finch, Sameen Shaw worked in black-ops “Support Activity,” calmly eliminating problems for the government. She is a sharpshooter, incredibly efficient in close combat, and possesses a broad emotional spectrum, which somehow enhances her humor. Shaw doesn’t do speeches, but when she shows up, consider the problem handled.