00:00Okay, what if I told you the FBI franchise isn't done yet?
00:03You thought it was over, right?
00:05After the sudden cancellations of FBI, most wanted and FBI, international, fans were left heartbroken.
00:12It felt like the beginning of the end.
00:14Like CBS was slowly pulling the plug on one of TV's most successful procedural universes.
00:20But then, something wild happened.
00:22Because CBS just made a huge move.
00:25A brand new series is coming.
00:27And it's nothing like what we've seen before.
00:29This is FBI, CIA.
00:32A brand new spinoff that's about to change everything.
00:34And today, we're breaking it all down the cast, the story, and everything we know about the newest addition to
00:40the FBI universe.
00:42This is more than just a show, it's a whole new chapter.
00:45So sit tight.
00:46Because this one?
00:47It's gonna hit different.
00:49Let's go.
00:50First up, let's talk about where things stand.
00:53The original FBI show launched back in 2018.
00:56It was serious, emotional, action-packed.
00:59And people connected with it fast.
01:01Not just because of the cases, but because of the characters.
01:05You felt their stress.
01:06Their pain.
01:07Their passion.
01:08It wasn't just a job.
01:10It was personal.
01:11And CBS knew they had something big.
01:13So they did what any smart network would do.
01:16They expanded it.
01:16First, FBI, Most Wanted.
01:19Then FBI, International.
01:22A growing universe of crime, justice, danger, and moral choices.
01:26For years, this franchise was solid.
01:29It gave us heroes.
01:31Tragedies.
01:31And tough questions.
01:33But in early 2025, everything changed.
01:36Both Most Wanted and International were suddenly cancelled.
01:39Gone.
01:40Just like that.
01:41And honestly?
01:42It hit fans hard.
01:43These weren't just shows.
01:45They were part of people's weekly lives.
01:47They gave us characters we rooted for, cried with, even got mad at.
01:52Losing them felt like losing a part of the FBI world and for a while, it looked like CBS
01:56was giving up on the whole thing.
01:58But then, surprise.
02:00CBS wasn't killing the franchise.
02:02They were evolving it.
02:04Because in January 2025, something new was announced.
02:08FBI, CIA.
02:09A spinoff that wouldn't just continue the legacy but re-imagine it.
02:13Let's talk about what makes this one so different and exciting.
02:16Unlike the previous spinoffs, FBI, CIA doesn't focus on FBI agents alone.
02:23It brings the CIA into the mix.
02:25That's right we're diving into international espionage, covert ops, secrets, lies, and the
02:31kind of high-level danger that could change the world.
02:33This isn't street crime.
02:35This isn't small-time cases.
02:37This is global.
02:38It's bold.
02:39It's risky.
02:41And CBS is betting big on it.
02:43So big, in fact, they skipped the usual process.
02:46No pilot episode.
02:48No testing.
02:49They went straight to series order.
02:51That means they believe in this show.
02:53And leading the charge?
02:54A face many of you will recognize.
02:56Tom Ellis.
02:58Yes, the star of Lucifer is now joining the FBI universe.
03:02And he's not just joining he's leading.
03:04Tom Ellis will play a CIA case officer.
03:07But not your typical agent.
03:08No.
03:09This guy's a loose cannon.
03:11The kind who doesn't follow the rules.
03:13The kind who trusts his gut more than a manual.
03:16The kind who's seen too much, and doesn't back down.
03:19He's stationed in New York but he operates in the shadows.
03:22And guess who he's paired with?
03:24A by-the-book FBI agent.
03:26Someone who does follow the rules.
03:28Someone who believes in order, structure, and the chain of command.
03:32We don't know who's playing the FBI agent yet that casting is still in progress.
03:36But we know this, their relationship will be the core of the show.
03:40Because this isn't just about missions.
03:42It's about conflict.
03:43You've got one agent who breaks the rules to get things done.
03:47And another who believes rules are the only way to protect people.
03:50That tension?
03:51That fire?
03:52That's what's going to drive this show.
03:54And it's not gonna be funny tension, either.
03:57This isn't a comedy.
03:58It's serious.
04:00Gritty.
04:00Real.
04:01Because when you're fighting terrorism, when lives are on the line, when the stakes are everything there's no time for
04:07jokes.
04:07Only hard choices.
04:09So what kind of stories can we expect?
04:11FBI, CIA is going big.
04:14Think international threats.
04:16Terror plots.
04:17Political cover-ups.
04:19Double agents.
04:20And high-level missions that need both FBI brains and CIA boldness.
04:24It's about partnership but a broken one.
04:27Two people from two different worlds, forced to work together.
04:30They don't trust each other.
04:32They don't like each other.
04:33But the mission?
04:34That's bigger than either of them.
04:36And over time, we're going to see that relationship evolve.
04:39Or maybe, fall apart.
04:41Because that's the thing about shows like this.
04:43They're not just about action.
04:44They're about people.
04:46And FBI, CIA is shaping up to be a story about what happens when personal beliefs clash with professional duty.
04:52About how far you're willing to go for the truth.
04:55And what it costs you.
04:57Now let's talk about the people behind the scenes.
04:59The show is co-created by two legends, Dick Wolf and David Hudgens.
05:03You already know Dick Wolf the guy behind Law & Order, Chicago Fire, and of course, the FBI franchise.
05:10He knows how to make hits.
05:12He knows how to create tension.
05:14And he knows how to keep people watching, week after week.
05:17David Hudgens is serving as the shorerunner, which means he's steering the ship.
05:21And together, they wrote the first episodes.
05:24So their fingerprints are all over the DNA of this series.
05:27This isn't just another spin-off.
05:29It's a personal project.
05:31And that matters.
05:32Because when the creators care we feel it.
05:34Let's talk stakes.
05:35CBS has already taken a big swing by cancelling two other FBI shows.
05:40So all eyes are on this one.
05:42If FBI, CIA flops, it could be the last chance for the franchise.
05:47That's real.
05:48That's pressure.
05:49But if it works, it could spark a whole new era.
05:52New spin-offs.
05:54New teams.
05:55Maybe even CIA, International.
05:58Who knows.
05:59But right now it all depends on this one.
06:01And that's why this show matters.
06:03It's not just about Tom Ellis.
06:05Or spy missions.
06:06Or explosions.
06:08It's about keeping something alive.
06:10Something fans have loved for years.
06:12Something that has brought us together as a community through weekly episodes, wild theories,
06:17Reddit threads, and late-night Twitter debates.
06:19This franchise?
06:21It means something to people.
06:22And FBI, CIA has the power to give it new life.
06:26That's why we're excited.
06:28That's why we're hopeful.
06:29That's why we're watching.
06:31So when is it coming out?
06:33Right now, there's no official release date.
06:35But it's expected to drop in fall 2025 as part of CBS's main season and not a mid-season
06:40filler.
06:41That tells you something.
06:43CBS wants this show front and center.
06:45They're betting on it.
06:46And we're here for it.
06:47So, what do we want to see?
06:50Personally, I want emotional stakes.
06:52Characters we care about.
06:54Maybe the CIA guy has a dark past he's trying to outrun.
06:58Maybe the FBI agent lost someone because of a mistake and now they're scared to bend the rules.
07:02I want them to clash.
07:04Argue.
07:05Grow.
07:06Break down.
07:07And maybe, eventually, trust each other.
07:10I want missions that feel real.
07:12Tense.
07:13Like the world could change based on one wrong move.
07:16I want stories that make us ask, what would I do?
07:19That's what makes TV powerful.
07:21That's what makes it stick with us.
07:23And that's what I believe FBI, CIA can deliver.
07:26But now I want to hear from you.
07:28What do you think?
07:29Are you excited for this new spinoff?
07:31Do you think it can fill the shoes of Most Wanted and International?
07:35And who do you think should play the FBI agent opposite Tom Ellis?
07:39Drop your dream cast in the comments.
07:41Let's build this show together as a community.
07:43Because that's what fandom is all about.
07:46Sharing the hype.
07:47The heartbreak.
07:48The theories.
07:49We don't just watch shows like this we live them.
07:52We breathe them.
07:53And we carry them with us.
07:54Because FBI, CIA isn't just a new show.
07:57It's a chance to start again.
07:59And I'm ready.
08:01Are you?
08:01Hit that like button if you're excited.
08:03Subscribe if you want to stay updated on every FBI, CIA development.
08:08Because as soon as more casting, trailers, or news drops I'll be right here, breaking it all down.
08:14This is our story now.
08:16This is FBI, CIA.
08:18And this is just the beginning.
08:20Stay safe, stay sharp, and I'll see you in the next one.
08:25I'll see you in the next one.
08:26Teddy James on the screen.
08:32The only camera careful when anyone else comes with me.
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