00:00Get ready, TV fans and procedural lovers, today we're talking about the next big move in the FBI franchise.
00:07The announcement of CIA, the upcoming CBS spinoff series set to premiere fall 2025,
00:13and starring none other than Tom Ellis, best known for leading Netflix's Lucifer.
00:19This is not just another crime drama, it's a bold expansion of Dick Wolf's universe,
00:24bringing the high-stakes action of global intelligence to CBS primetime.
00:28So, what's CIA all about?
00:30Imagine the grit, intensity, and ensemble-driven storytelling that made FBI and its spinoffs a sensation now add a fresh
00:39international twist.
00:41CIA will feature a brand new team operating out of the CIA's New York station.
00:46At the center, Tom Ellis as a brilliant but rebellious CIA case officer, paired with Nick Delphus, a disciplined FBI
00:54agent.
00:55Their dynamic is the core of the show.
00:57Ellis' character is a classic rule-breaker quick, bold, and always ahead-of-the-curve Gaelthus, in contrast,
01:05is the by-the-book expert, relying on procedure and the law, when the two are forced to team up,
01:11sparks fly,
01:12and what emerges a partnership that could only exist in the world of high-stakes intelligence.
01:17But it's not just about the leads expect a powerhouse-supporting task, including Michael Michaela as the agency's sharp, no
01:24-nonsense supervisor.
01:25Guiding the team through complex operations, what sets this series apart is its global scope.
01:31Unlike previous FBI installments, CIA will tackle international threats, bringing the kind of storytelling usually reserved for movies to your
01:40living room.
01:41Who's behind the scenes?
01:42Super producer Dick Wolf oversees the franchise, but CIA will be helmed by showrunner Warren Light.
01:49With real-world insight from former CIA officer David Chastain, every episode promises fast-paced, authentic, and sometimes unpredictable turns,
02:00designed to keep viewers on their toes.
02:02As for crossovers, CBS has confirmed CIA will introduce an entirely new team, don't expect to see.
02:10Familiar faces from FBI or FBI Most Wanted?
02:13This is about fresh stories, new challenges, and a pair of leads whose chemistry will define the show.
02:20So, when does CIA hit your screens?
02:23This series is set for a mid-season 2026 premiere, with more details, including the exact date, to be announced,
02:31so stay tuned, subscribe, and hit the bell icon to get notified the moment we share new information.
02:38Love the idea of global crime drama with Tom Ellis at the helm?
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