API
< Back to situation

[REVISION HISTORY]

Release and development of CIA television series

3 recorded revisions of this situation.

What changed

2026-10-06 07:24 UTC → 2026-10-13 01:10 UTC · added removed

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’. Following the success of the first season, which garnered approximately 8.4 million views across multiple platforms within a week of its release, CBS renewed the series in March. The second season is scheduled to premiere on CBS premiered on October 5, 2026, on CBS, with streaming availability on Paramount+ starting October 6. The new season will feature features an increased episode count, expanding from 12 to 22 episodes. Returning cast members include Tom Ellis as Colin Glass, Nick Gehlfuss as Bill Goodman, Necar Zadegan as Nikki Reynard, and Natalee Linez as Gina Gosian. The plot is expected to address the season one cliffhanger involving the character Toni, who was discovered to be alive and in CIA custody. Showrunner Mike Weiss leads the production, and Ellis has noted that the cast worked with former CIA operatives to prepare for their roles. On October 5, 2026, the second season premiered with the episode premiere, ‘The Deep’, written by Mike Weiss and directed by Ken Girotti. The episode Girotti, featured the anticipated a crossover with ‘FBI’, ‘FBI’ including the appearance of FBI Special Agent Stuart Scola, played by John Boyd. The plot involves Scola. On October 12, 2026, the team tracking cartel fixer Eduardo ‘Lalo’ Cabrella second episode, titled ‘Dead Drop’, aired. Written by Ken Woodruff and investigating directed by Ludo Littee, the death of episode follows Glass and Goodman as they navigate high-stakes negotiations with a DEA agent. dying Russian spy. The spy, having been poisoned by his own comrades, offers intelligence to protect U.S. assets in Russia in exchange for seeking revenge against those who betrayed him.

Versions

  1. 2026-10-13 01:10 UTC Release and development of CIA television series
  2. 2026-10-06 07:24 UTC Release and development of CIA television series
  3. 2026-09-22 03:01 UTC Release and development of CIA television series
  4. 2026-09-18 06:41 UTC Release and development of CIA television series

Select a version to see what changed compared to the one before it.