CIA CBS TV Show — Key Facts
- Genre: Crime drama / procedural thriller
- Network / Platform: CBS (broadcast), streaming episodes next-day on Paramount+
- Premiere Date: February 23, 2026
- Seasons: Season 1 (2026)
- Creators / Executive Producers: Created by Dick Wolf and David Hudgins; produced by Wolf Entertainment, Universal Television, and CBS Studios
Setting / Premise
CIA follows a clandestine CIA/FBI task force in New York City formed to investigate high-stakes domestic and international threats, including terrorism, espionage, and stolen defense technology.
When a top-secret weapon is stolen in broad daylight, CIA case officer Colin Glass and FBI agent Bill Goodman are paired together. Despite their contrasting styles — one rule-breaking and instinctive, the other methodical and by-the-book — they must learn to work as a team to protect national security on U.S. soil.
Main Cast
- Tom Ellis as Colin Glass — charismatic, rule-breaking CIA case officer
- Nick Gehlfuss as Bill Goodman — seasoned, by-the-book FBI agent
- Necar Zadegan — series regular in intelligence leadership role
- Natalee Linez as Gina Rojas — CIA analyst with a close connection to Glass
- Guest Appearances: Jeremy Sisto appears as FBI’s Assistant Special Agent in Charge Jubal Valentine in the premiere
Tone / Style
- Fast-paced procedural drama with high tension
- Blends espionage, counterterrorism, and criminal investigation
- Focuses on contrasting personalities and how different investigative approaches intersect
- Combines action, suspense, character dynamics, and broader security themes
Production Details
- Filmed primarily in New York City and surrounding locations
- Part of the expanding “FBI Universe” of shows, serving as a companion to FBI and its franchise
- Episodes follow a case-of-the-week structure while building overarching conspiracies
Series Status
- Season 1 premiered February 23, 2026, airing weekly on CBS
- Episodes also stream on Paramount+ after broadcast
- No official renewal announcement yet, but positioning suggests potential franchise growth
Why CIA Matters
- A fresh spin on the traditional procedural by blending CIA and FBI viewpoints
- Stars Tom Ellis, known for Lucifer, bringing strong international appeal
- Adds a national-security angle to CBS’s lineup of crime dramas