Tom Ellis stars in new Dick Wolf series ‘CIA’ on Italia 1

The American thriller series ‘CIA’ premiered on the Italian network Italia 1 on Friday, September 4, 2026. Created by Dick Wolf as a spin-off of the ‘FBI’ franchise, the series explores the intersection of federal investigation and international espionage.

The plot centers on a clandestine CIA/FBI task force based in New York. The story follows the forced collaboration between Colin Glass, an impulsive CIA operative played by Tom Ellis, and William ‘Bill’ Randall Goodman, a procedure-oriented FBI special agent played by Nick Gehlfuss. The duo is tasked with addressing international threats, terrorism, and national security risks.

Produced by Universal Television, Wolf Entertainment, and CBS Studios, the first season consists of 12 episodes. While the series originally aired on CBS in the United States starting in February 2026, it has already been renewed for a second season.