FBI CBS TV Show Important Facts:
· Genre: Crime drama / police procedural
· Creators: Dick Wolf & Craig Turk
· Network / Platform: CBS (broadcast) and Paramount+ (streaming)
· Premiere Date: September 25, 2018
· Setting / Location:
New York City — the series focuses on the FBI’s New York Field Office, one of the agency’s busiest and most complex divisions.
· Premise:
A team of elite FBI agents investigates major crimes such as terrorism, organized crime, kidnappings, financial corruption, and high-profile threats.
The show highlights the pressure, decision-making, and teamwork required to protect national security while balancing personal lives and moral challenges.
· Main Cast:
- Missy Peregrym as Special Agent Maggie Bell — compassionate and driven
- Zeeko Zaki as Special Agent Omar Adom “OA” Zidan — former Army counterterrorism specialist
- Jeremy Sisto as Assistant Special Agent in Charge Jubal Valentine — command center leader, crisis coordinator
- Alana De La Garza as Special Agent in Charge Isobel Castille — strategic, steady leadership presence
- John Boyd as Special Agent Stuart Scola — analytic and methodical
- Katherine Renee Kane as Special Agent Tiffany Wallace — former NYPD, bold and perceptive
· Tone / Style:
Fast-paced, high-stakes investigative storytelling mixed with character-driven emotional layers.
Structured as case-of-the-week with ongoing character arcs.
· Production Details:
Filmed primarily in New York City, using real city streets, government architecture, and tactical-set environments for authenticity.
Part of the larger “FBI Universe” overseen by Dick Wolf.
· Franchise & Spin-Offs:
- FBI: Most Wanted (2020–)
- FBI: International (2021–)
The three series frequently coordinate crossover events.
· Seasons & Renewal Status:
Successfully ongoing as part of CBS’s core primetime lineup with multiple renewed seasons and stable ratings.