FBI’s spinoff collection, CIA, has set a premiere date for CBS’ 2026 mid-season regardless of quite a few behind-the-scenes points which have left viewers involved concerning the present’s future. With FBI persevering with into its eighth season as the only collection left within the franchise, Dick Wolf’s CIA hasn’t had promising updates over the previous months. Shedding forged and creatives, CIA’s struggled to remain on its toes.
CBS just lately launched their 2026 mid-season premiere schedule, sharing the dates viewers can anticipate their favourite reveals again on the air and after they can see their latest choices. CIA, which has been slotted for a mid-season premiere, was featured on the listing regardless of the behind-the-scenes drama. FBI followers can watch CIA’s collection premiere on Monday, February 23 at 10 p.m. ET.
Whereas FBI has been capable of finding success all through its time on CBS, its spinoffs have not had the identical luxurious. FBI’s first spinoff, FBI: Most Needed, premiered in 2020 to comparable fanfare to the unique collection. Regardless of some behind-the-scenes points, FBI: Most Needed remained considerably extra constant than its fellow spinoff, FBI: Worldwide, which premiered a yr later in 2021.
FBI: Most Needed struggled with casting adjustments after the present’s third season, when lead Julian McMahon departed the collection and noticed his on-screen counterpart Jess LaCroix die after sustaining huge accidents. Changed by Dylan McDermott as Remy Scott, the collection ran for six seasons earlier than being cancelled after a tough 2024-2025 season. FBI: Worldwide was plagued with comparable casting points.
With a revolving door of forged members on each reveals, it has been powerful to see CIA battle to search out its footing throughout manufacturing. With CIA’s showrunner, Warren Leight, the latest to depart the collection, the present has suffered from dropping govt producer, Eriq La Salle, and forged member Michael Michele, who’s within the strategy of being recast.
Regardless of figuring out that CIA has been going by vital adjustments, sufficient to stall manufacturing whereas resolutions are discovered for lacking forged and crew, CBS shifting forward with the present’s February premiere date is an efficient signal for the collection. With each Tom Ellis and Nick Gehlfuss nonetheless on board with the collection, CIA ought to be capable to comfortably transfer ahead with manufacturing quickly.
The premiere date, which is among the newest on the mid-season schedule, permits CBS to ensure viewers that the collection is coming whereas permitting manufacturing to search out its steadiness regardless of the missteps taking place behind-the-scenes. Whereas there’s strain for CIA to carry out, the collection seems to be prepared for its debut in 2026.
CIA is at present set to be launched on CBS on Monday, February 23 at 10 p.m. ET.
Supply: Paramount Press