‘FBI’ Franchise Fans in Shock After ‘International’ & ‘Most Wanted’ Cancellations
The TV procedural world was upended on Tuesday (March 4) afternoon when the news came down that not one but two fan favorites would be given the sudden kibosh by their network. Both FBI spinoffs FBI: International and FBI: Most Wanted were suddenly canceled by CBS after four and six seasons, respectively.
Per Deadline, the news came after “difficult” negotiations with the Dick Wolf shows’ production company, Universal Television, and the in-the-works spinoff FBI: CIA is still in development. (Also unclear? Whether FBI-to-Most Wanted transplant Shantel VanSanten will return to the main show after the cancellation.)
Fans reacted to the news with immediate shock on social media: “That really sucks those were great shows,” wrote one fan on X (formerly Twitter). “This is awful news,” another added.
“I’m sorry what do you mean THEY CANCELLED FBI INT??!! mw got kind of boring but INTERNATIONAL?!!” another person wrote in response to the news.
“A part of me knew #FBIInternational was done when they renewed everything else, not gonna lie. Too many new series to make room for,” wrote another fan.
Meanwhile, one user was stunned that the upcoming CIA spinoff will continue apace, despite the swath of FBI shuttered shows, writing, “Surprised they still might be moving forward with FBI CIA – especially after these spin-offs just got canceled.”
And at least one fan found a potential silver lining right away, writing, “Fbi International getting canceled sucks but it fuels my delusion that maybe Jesse would maybe book an episode or two (or several) of 911need even a sliver of a OneChicago/911 crossover I mean hey, if he wants to keep playing a cop, maybe Athena wants a partner.”
How do you feel about the news of CBS’s cancellation of FBI spinoffs FBI: International and FBI: Most Wanted? Hit the comments below to let us know your thoughts.
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After cancelling Blue Bloods CBS just doesn’t care about their audience. I’m going to miss these FBI shows-it’s a darn shame. Carol
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They really need to shop other networks, these are really enjoyable shows. Best shows on TV besides Chicago shows. They cancel all the good ones and keep these stupid reality shows.
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I cannot believe CBS has cancelled those FBI shows. All three are terrific with great storylines. Now they will replace them with some stupid show.
Renew them CBS !!!! Like you did with SWAT !!!
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Hey, this is the same network that canceled Blue Bloods, so it shows how much they care about the viewers.
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I'm canceling CBS.
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Sometimes I enjoy the FBI spin offs more than the mothership. Will miss both International and Most Wanted.
Sad news for the casts and crew. I’ll miss not having them next season.
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Very disappointed. Like and watched both shows.
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I agree with many of the comments on here. CBS is not listening to its viewers, making it harder to invest our time watching new shows. I feel the same way about NBC and some of their cancellation decisions. I love the FBI shows and look forward to Tuesday "FBI" night, much like I look forward to One Chicago Wednesdays on NBC. Shame on you CBS!! First NCIS Hawaii, then Blue Bloods...what beloved show is next?
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CBS, as usual, you suck. I will not be watching some stupid spinoff. You don't deserve my time.
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NOT good. What do you bet that they replace the 2 FBI's with some dumb "reality" show? (they are cheaper to produce than a scripted show.) How about CANCELLING Paramount+ instead? Who HAS that and how much money has CBS wasted on their streaming service?
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CBS should plan to totally get out of the game or find EXECUTIVES that can BLEND WHAT CUSTOMERS WANT vs attacking every show that offers something PLEASING TO THEIR AUDIENCES. No wonder CBS RATINGS CONSISTENTLY being Lost.
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We love both of those shows! So disappointed!
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This is so ridiculous. We look forward to all the FBI shows on Tuesday nights. Get rid of the NCIS shows already. I will not watch another spin off. Such BS.
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I boycotted all the NCIS shows after they cancelled NCIS LA. Time to do the same thing here. Stop bringing in new spin offs. Take time to make the ones people are invested in better.
Mel
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This is BS, those are both stellar shows I've watched since the beginning. International was awesome because it had a European flavor to it and a touch of the Bourne movies feel.
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Disappointed in CBS.
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CBS seems to be on a mission to cancel viewers. They're certainly succeeding in terms of me. I was down to 4 shows I regularly watch and this cancels two of them.
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I like FBI Int. the best of the 3.
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I thought at least one of them would be picked up for another season. Oh well.....
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Done watching any CBS shows. They don't care one bit about loyalty to their viewers. First SO Help Me Todd gets replaced now this. So done.
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Just went into shock with this news. Especially international as it brought wonderful sceneries from beautiful places. My husband and I will miss our FBI Tuesdays.
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Both cancellations suck. I was following Jesse. I hated Julian leaving MW several years ago but Dylan worked out. Honestly there’s plenty for us to watch on streaming networks if that’s the game Wolf wants to play.
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I am really ticked off!! Why cancel something that has high ratings..makes no sense to me..oviously they don't care what the people who WATCH the shows want..what dumb idiot decided this... maybe he needs to be gone.. CBS you suck 😡 Bring these shows back..rethink the dumb decision YOU made!!
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A great FBI night. Loved watching all three shows. Very disappointed. Blue Bloods, FBI MW and INT. It's been a tough year!
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So sad, I love the Tuesday FBI nite!!
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Most Wanted: Never liked Remy as much as the lead guy that got shot in head. Also, total disconnect with supporting cast.
International was never the same after Forrester left & Mitchell never brought anything to show. Must admit the supporting cast was cohesive & terrific. Boo Hoo to CBS.
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Wow I’m not happy about the shows being canceled. Loved Tuesday FBI night
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Pissed beyond pissed about FBI Most Wanted. Such a great show and cast.
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I'm not suprised. CBS Cancelles all the good shows and pretty soon like WB no body is going to watch anything on their network because of the cancellations. Too many good shows got cancelled because too many suits call the shots
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Another example how CBS doesn't take the views into consideration. Maybe Politicians are telling them what to do.
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Why? They are both great shows. Fire those in charge and keep the shows.
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I’m in shock!!! Both of them??? What is their logic? Tuesday night is outstanding and one I really look forward to.
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Terrible news. They take off good shows and replace them with junk. Very disappointed in Dick Wolfe.
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Saw it coming. CBS did the same thing last year to make room for less quality shows.
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Loved both shows. This is a big disappointment.
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Not surprised! this is what CBS does. They cancel great shows for no good reason. So now I will not have any reason to watch CBS on Tuesday nights. I loved Remy and stayed up late to watch so now I will get to bed earlier.
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that is shocking.
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I am totally shocked. But then again, CBS has been canceling so many shows that I like.
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International pushed so many ideas about the failure of the local police that it wasn’t believable. Sorry but the only good things were the views of Budapest.
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Those 3 FBI shows were my favorite and now you have cancelled two of them. I won’t be watching the new spin off FBI-CIA.
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Love FBI International....great cast, lots of action. Most Wanted...so-so!
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Got that right Daisy!
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I only started watching the franchise because of FBI International and Most Wanted when Dylan joined. Now I will find something else to occupy my Tuesday night. No more FBI for me
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This sucks. FBI international was great. Most wanted was running its course. Keep one!!
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I'm amazed really upset. Fbi most wanted is my favorite show on tv. . Not happy with cbs will not watch the new fbi there putting on in its place.
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I think they are just getting carried away with too many changes. Just as I get invested in a show they either cancell or change my favorite characters. I ‘m not sure ice I waste my time getting Involved in the new spin off😡
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I agree. It makes it hard to want to watch a new show or existing one when you know they are more than likely going to cancel it.
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Shocked. I really enjoyed both shows. Loved international because of the location shots all around Europe and the cast on both shows were great, although I kept calling Remy from most wanted Wheatley, his character from criminal intent😂. Time to get rid of Swat and keep one of the FBI’s
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Horribly disappointing! FBI International is my favourite show. Cannot understand the reasoning here
I hope another network picks up this series.
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FBI Int is a great show. After CBS cancelled this show and NCIS Hawaii why bother investing your time in a new show. Bad, Bad, Dumb decision by CBS on FBI int
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What a terrible decision! Although I watch all 3 EVERY week, I honestly have enjoyed the spinoffs more than the original. Any chance of reconsidering? Maybe they can bring it back in the future iin the off chance that all the great cast is available,.☹️
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This is awful. I’m mad at CBS. They are canceling every good show I watch. Swat now these two blue bloods. What’s wrong with them. Ugh.
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LOVED LOVED LOVED both FBI Most Wanted and FBI International. Would love to see them continue!!! They did the same with NCIS!!!! They cancelled NCIS Hawaii which was better than the one they continue to show which is NCIS Sydney!!! They take away the good ones and leave the "eh" ones....
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Really disappointed in their decision to cancel these two awesome shows! Always looking forward to Tuesday night FBI'S. Love Most Wanted the most since Actor Dylan McDermott tool over supervisor on most wanted. Now I am going to be lost without these shows.
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I am not happy! I preferred those two FBI spinoffs to the original!
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I am devastated! I love these shows! Am so dissapoited and worried about my actos and their jobs! Praying something will change!
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I am totally disappointed that CBS is cancelling FBI Most Wanted that was my favorite show. Also I like all the characters esp Remy played by Dylan McDermott who I love watching, he has such charisma and class. I am not interested in FBI CIA. You already have two great shows FBI Most Wanted and FBI International.
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Two of the best shows on TV. What's wrong with the execs
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Disappointed. I hate that they allow you to get involved in the lives of all the characters and then they just take the shows off the air and leave all these stupid idiotic ones on.
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those are 2 great shows. the TV stations should ask the viewers their opinions and maybe which shows we think they could get rid of.
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Booooo for canceling those shows! I thoroughly enjoyed watching them both.
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Awful.
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I really look forward to Tuesday's FBI night. I really like all 3 shows. Love the group on Most Wanted, they are terrific. Come on CBS stop taking off the good ones!!
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I am so disappointed , I loved Tuesday FBI night.
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Too early to be an April Fool's Day Joke
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Richard weathley come back.
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Well that's a wrap for CBS. It was the only two shows I watched on there channel. Won't be watching the new FBI spin off, why bother they will just cancel it, and I don't like the original so got to find a new channel to watch on Tuesday. Not smart CBS your rating are sure to go down when no one is even tuning in to your channel.
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Cancelled ‘after difficult negotiations with Dick Wolf Productions and NBC Universal’. It’s always about the money and CBS is on hard times these days. Cancel Swat fcs and move that money to International.
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Sorry to hear about the cancellations — Enjoyed both FBI International and FBI Most Wanted. Too many changes in personnel may have contributed to the decline in interest.
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Steve i agree with you, they cancel all the good shows . Even ncis miami., that was better than ncis sydney.
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Instead of canceling these shows maby we should cancel the contracts of those decision makers. They don't care about tv viewership, they only care about lining their pockets with cash.
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I look forward to watch FBI each week.I hope they don't cancell the program.
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Right decision. Make F.B.I. better by getting rid of Maggie character.
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I disagree. Maggie is a badass agent. Love her character.
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