New FBI Spinoff In Development At CBS, First Story Details Revealed

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The FBI franchise is set to grow once again with a new spinoff, FBI: CIA, currently in development at CBS. Since its debut in 2018, the Dick Wolf-created series has captivated audiences with its gripping procedural drama, exploring high-stakes cases involving terrorism, organized crime, and counterintelligence. Its success has led to the creation of two spinoffs: FBI: Most Wanted, which follows the Fugitive Task Force, and FBI: International, which takes the action overseas with a specialized team handling cases involving Americans abroad.

According to TVLine, a new FBI spinoff show titled FBI: CIA will soon join the ranks. The series will feature a collaboration between a dedicated FBI agent and a street-smart CIA agent, working as part of a covert task force to combat domestic terrorism in New York City. A backdoor pilot for the show is set to air this spring as an episode of the flagship FBI series. If picked up, the show will premiere during the 2025-26 TV season.

What Another FBI Spinoff Means

Another FBI spinoff represents an evolution for the franchise, merging the procedural drama of the FBI with the clandestine world of the CIA. This will also be the first time that the Dick Wolf universe has centered around a CIA agent. The dynamic pairing promises to bring unique storytelling opportunities as the complexities and occasional tensions between the two agencies arise, much like CBS’ NCIS: Sydney. While the FBI series has traditionally focused on domestic crime, the spinoff can explore the matter of covert operations on foreign soil.

Dick Wolf has crafted compelling characters, ranging from detectives to firefighters, resulting in some of television’s most captivating figures.

The success of the latest CIA-centered shows, like Paramount’s Special Ops: Lioness and Netflix’s The Recruit, have demonstrated a rising demand for cinematic espionage. FBI: CIA is poised to build on this momentum, leveraging the creative expertise of writer Nicole Perlman (Captain Marvel) and former CIA officer David Chasteen (Jack Ryan) to bring a grounded yet thrilling portrayal of counterterrorism efforts. The task force’s New York City office ensures continuity between the FBI series, and the potential for more FBI crossovers, while introducing a unique storyline.

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