The FBI franchise is facing some major cuts and Dylan McDermott’s Supervisory Special Agent Remy Scott is among them. FBI: Most Wanted has been canceled at CBS after six seasons in the middle of deep budget cuts that will also see fellow spinoff FBI: International hands its pink slip after four seasons. The move comes despite the McDermott-led series still managing to pull in a solid audience, which leaves open speculation that it may be shopped. For now, though, Wolf Entertainment’s FBI universe now only features the flagship series, which is secured for three seasons, and the in-development FBI: CIA, which now has a clearer runway with the slate cleaned.
Most Wanted was already a victim of CBS budget cuts last year when both it and the FBI reduced the minimum guarantees for their main casts. As a production of both Wolf Entertainment and Universal Television, the show was pricier to make than other in-house programs and continue the network’s streak of difficult negotiations with NBC Universal. Beyond that, CBS was also facing some tough cuts anyway due to the number of potential series on their plate and the lack of space to fit them all. There was always going to be some pain as they looked to potentially fit CIA, the new Fire Country spinoff Sheriff Country starring Morena Baccarin, the Titus Welliver-led Equalizer spinoff, and/or the Blue Bloods spinoff Boston Blue, which brings back Donnie Wahlberg, among other things.
What Was ‘FBI: Most Wanted’ About?
Currently nearing the end of its sixth season, FBI: Most Wanted has followed the tireless work of the titular organization’s New York Fugitive Task Force hunting down the most dangerous criminals in the United States. The team has been ever-evolving throughout its run, originally featuring Julian McMahon as leader Jess LaCroix in the first three seasons until McDermott came on board during Season 3 to take the reins and never look back. In Season 6, he’s been put through the wringer to say the least, handling disturbing homicides, relationship drama, and a very personal case involving his ex, Judge April Brooks. Only two episodes remain in its 15-episode run before he and his colleagues turn in their badges.
Most Wanted was FBI’s first spinoff series, hailing from René Balcer and premiering in 2020. In its final season, the main cast boasts the talents of Keisha Castle-Hughes as Hana Bison, Edwin Hodge as Ray Cannon, Roxy Sternberg as Sheryll Barnes, and Shantel VanSanten as Nina Chase alongside McDermott. With the show coming to a close, it’s believed VanSanten, who just transferred over from FBI, could potentially move back to the flagship series afterward, but nothing is for certain.
