In an exciting new development, CBS has confirmed the creation of FBI: CIA, a new spin-off series to be launched in late 2025. This move comes after CBS made the difficult decision to cancel two of its popular FBI spin-offs — FBI: Most Wanted and FBI: International. While both shows enjoyed significant success with audiences, the network has opted to explore fresh and innovative narratives within the FBI franchise.
FBI: CIA will star Tom Ellis, widely recognized for his role as Lucifer Morningstar in Lucifer. Ellis will portray a CIA agent who operates outside the conventional confines of his agency, alongside an FBI agent with a more traditional approach to investigations. Together, they will work to tackle high-profile and complex threats to national security both at home and abroad. The show promises an exciting blend of espionage, suspense, and action, with an emphasis on the tense dynamic between the two leads.
CBS has emphasized that the new spin-off will be produced by Dick Wolf, the mastermind behind the FBI franchise, who is known for creating gripping, character-driven dramas. Fans of both the FBI series and Lucifer are thrilled by Ellis’ casting, with many speculating about how his charismatic and unconventional character will shake up the dynamic of the FBI universe.
With FBI: CIA, CBS is looking to shift its focus towards global threats and the interaction between international intelligence agencies, creating a show that delves into the complexities of global espionage. The series will explore the intersection of intelligence work across borders and how these agencies cooperate or collide in the face of global terror and organized crime.
The cancellation of FBI: Most Wanted and FBI: International signals a shift in CBS’s programming, as they aim to streamline their content and focus on a single, unified FBI series. While the loss of the two spin-offs is disappointing to fans, FBI: CIA is being hailed as an exciting new direction for the franchise.
