📺 FBI (2018)
Part of Dick Wolf's FBI Franchise
FBI is a fast-paced police procedural from television mega-producer Dick Wolf, the mastermind behind the Law & Order and Chicago franchises. Premiering on CBS in 2018, the series dives into the high-stakes world of the New York City field office, following a dedicated team of agents as they tackle everything from domestic terrorism and organized crime to counterintelligence. The show distinguishes itself with a focus on both the tactical fieldwork, led by agents like the West Point graduate and former DEA undercover Omar Adom 'O.A.' Zidan, and the high-pressure strategic command center run by Assistant Special Agent-in-Charge Jubal Valentine.
The series was given a straight-to-series order and quickly became a cornerstone of the CBS lineup, anchoring its own night and launching a successful franchise. The ensemble cast has seen some evolution over the years, with core members like Jeremy Sisto and Alana de la Garza bringing a familiar Wolf Entertainment pedigree to their roles. The show's formula blends intense action sequences with the procedural elements of evidence analysis and interrogation, often racing against the clock to prevent imminent threats.
A testament to its enduring popularity, FBI has been a consistent ratings performer, leading to a remarkably early multi-season renewal that will keep it on the air through at least 2027. The show has also spawned two successful spin-offs, FBI: Most Wanted and FBI: International, creating a shared universe of New York-based federal law enforcement. The series continues to evolve, moving to a new Monday night time slot for its eighth season in 2025.
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.
