FBI star Zeeko Zaki hopes that the storylines from FBI: Most Wanted and FBI: International will continue, even though both shows have been canceled by CBS. From TV veteran Dick Wolf, the FBI franchise has been a staple of CBS’ procedural lineup since the flagship series debuted in 2018. It expanded into multiple spinoffs, including Most Wanted and International, which explores different aspects of law enforcement domestically and globally. However, in early 2025, CBS made the surprising decision to cancel both FBI: Most Wanted and International despite being some of the platform’s biggest hits.
In an interview with ScreenRant, Zaki addressed the recent cancellations of Most Wanted and International. Zaki, who has starred as Special Agent Omar Adom “OA” Zidan since the flagship series’ debut, expressed his disappointment but remained hopeful that the canceled shows’ characters and storylines might still have a future within the franchise. Read what he had to say below:
ScreenRant: We heard the sad news [about Most Wanted and International’s cancellation]. Do you think any of the characters currently on those shows could find a home on FBI?
Zaki: I have no idea, but I think, at the end of the day, even with the shows being canceled, the world still exists. I’m hoping that we get to still play with some of the actors and those storylines get to continue in some way, shape, or form in the Wolf Universe. But I am definitely not the one to know the answer to that question.
What This Means For The FBI Franchise
The Wolf Universe May Still Have Room For These Stories
The cancellation of FBI: Most Wanted and FBI: International marks a significant shift for the procedural series, but it doesn’t necessarily mean those storylines are gone forever. With FBI continuing for at least an eighth and ninth season and the upcoming spinoff FBI: CIA in development, there is still room for characters from the canceled series to reappear. Dick Wolf’s franchises, including Law & Order and One Chicago, have a strong history of crossovers and character transfers, meaning CBS could still find a way to incorporate beloved agents into ongoing stories, much like Shantel VanSanten’s Nina Chase.
With many new projects in the pipeline, including spinoffs of Fire Country and Blue Bloods, CBS’s decision to cut Most Wanted and International appears to be driven by logistical concerns rather than just ratings. However, Zaki’s hope for continuity within the Dick Wolf Universe echoes the sentiment of those who don’t want to see these characters disappear completely. Whether through guest appearances, crossovers, or even revivals down the line, the FBI world still has plenty of opportunities to keep the spirit of its canceled shows alive.
Our Take On The Future Of The FBI Franchise
Canceled, But Not Forgotten
The FBI franchise may not be as dominant as NCIS or Law & Order, but losing two-thirds of its universe in one swoop stands to alienate longtime viewers. Yet, the existence of FBI: CIA shows that CBS isn’t abandoning the brand entirely as they look to restructure the FBI lineup rather than downsize completely.
