In a surprising announcement that has sent shockwaves through the FBI fan community, CBS has officially canceled two of its FBI franchise spin-offs: FBI: Most Wanted and FBI: International. FBI: Most Wanted, which had enjoyed six seasons of strong ratings and critical acclaim, will not return for a seventh season. Similarly, FBI: International, after four seasons of high-stakes global crime drama, was also canceled.
Both shows consistently performed well, with FBI: Most Wanted often winning its timeslot during its third season and FBI: International ranking as one of CBS’s top three series in recent seasons. Despite this success, CBS cited strategic programming decisions and an evolving content slate as reasons for the cancellations.
However, there is good news for fans of the original FBI series, which remains CBS’s flagship procedural drama. The network has confirmed a robust multi-season renewal for the original series, securing at least three more seasons through 2027. This commitment underscores the ongoing popularity and importance of the show in CBS’s primetime lineup.
In an exciting expansion of the franchise, CBS is developing a new spin-off titled FBI: CIA. The show will star Tom Ellis (Lucifer) as Hart Hoxton, a quick-witted CIA officer. The premise centers around the clash and cooperation between an unconventional CIA operative and a by-the-book FBI agent, promising fresh dynamics and intense espionage storytelling. FBI: CIA is slated to debut in the 2025-2026 television season, aiming to capture both existing franchise fans and new audiences.
The shakeup within the FBI franchise marks a new era for CBS’s crime drama empire, blending legacy programming with bold new concepts.
