📺 FBI: International (2021)
Part of Dick Wolf's FBI Franchise
FBI: International is the second spin-off in Dick Wolf's rapidly expanding FBI franchise, taking the procedural formula established in the flagship FBI series and transplanting it onto a global stage. Premiering on CBS in September 2021, the series follows an elite Fly Team of special agents headquartered in Budapest who are tasked with neutralizing threats against American citizens and interests abroad. Led by Special Agent Scott Forrester, the unit navigates the complex waters of international law enforcement, often operating without the jurisdiction or firepower they would have on home soil, relying instead on diplomacy and local contacts.
As the third series in the FBI universe, it sits alongside FBI and FBI: Most Wanted, with the three shows frequently crossing over for high-stakes event episodes. The series distinguishes itself from its parent show through its European locales and the inherent tension of being a guest in a foreign country's criminal justice system. The cast has seen significant evolution over its run, with original lead Luke Kleintank departing in the third season and being replaced by Jesse Lee Soffer, who joined the franchise after a long tenure on Chicago P.D.
The show enjoyed a solid run across four seasons, consistently delivering the reliable, case-of-the-week storytelling that defines the Wolf Entertainment brand. Its production was impacted by the 2023 Hollywood strikes, which delayed its third season and shortened it to just 13 episodes. Despite a renewal for a fourth season, CBS announced the show's cancellation in March 2025, bringing the Fly Team's international missions to a close.
Dick Wolf's FBI is a television franchise consisting of interconnected crime drama series that air on CBS. Created by Dick Wolf, the franchise began with the flagship series FBI in 2018, which follows the inner workings of the New York City field office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The success of the original series led to the launch of FBI: Most Wanted in 2020, focusing on the Fugitive Task Force, and FBI: International in 2021, which follows elite agents of the FBI's International Fly Team. A fourth series, CIA, is slated to debut in 2026, expanding the universe into the realm of the Central Intelligence Agency. The franchise is known for its fast-paced storytelling, ensemble casts, and crossovers between its series, creating a shared universe of law enforcement and intelligence narratives.
