# Release and development of CIA television series

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/release-and-development-of-cia-television-series
> Updated: 2026-09-17T17:00:54.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

The Dick Wolf-created crime drama series ‘CIA’ premiered on the Italian network Italia 1 in September 2026. A spin-off of the ‘FBI’ franchise, the show follows a clandestine task force in New York composed of an impulsive CIA operative, Colin Glass, and a procedure-oriented FBI special agent, Bill Goodman.

Following its initial release, details emerged regarding the second season, which includes a crossover event with the ‘FBI’ series. This crossover will feature characters from both shows, including Agent Stuart Scola appearing on ‘CIA’ and Nikki Reynard transitioning to ‘FBI’.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-17: CIA crime series features FBI crossover and new season details

The crime series ‘CIA’, starring Tom Ellis and Nick Gehlfuss, follows an FBI agent and a CIA operative in New York. Season 2 will feature a crossover event with the ‘FBI’ television franchise.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cia-crime-series-features-fbi-crossover-and-new-season-details

### 2026-09-04: Tom Ellis stars in new Dick Wolf series ‘CIA’ on Italia 1

The Dick Wolf-produced series ‘CIA’, a spin-off of ‘FBI’ starring Tom Ellis and Nick Gehlfuss, premiered on Italia 1, following a joint CIA/FBI task force in New York.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tom-ellis-stars-in-new-dick-wolf-series-cia-on-italia-1

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