CBS Renews ‘FBI’ and ‘Most Wanted,’ Orders ‘International’ Spinoff

Meredith Jacobs
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The Dick Wolf universe continues to grow. (Will it ever stop? Do we want it to? No.)

CBS has renewed FBI and FBI: Most Wanted for Seasons 4 and 3, respectively, and ordered a third series in the franchise from Wolf, FBI: International, to premiere in the 2021-2022 season.

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International will be introduced when FBI and Most Wanted cross over in an episode next season. It “follows the elite agents of the FBI’s International division as they travel the world with the mission of protecting Americans wherever they may be,” according to CBS.

“FBI is the fastest growing brand on television and our partner Dick Wolf has found yet another creative way to expand its universe,” Kelly Kahl, President, CBS Entertainment, said in a statement. “FBI: International is an intriguing and distinct drama that perfectly complements its compelling siblings, FBI and FBI: Most Wanted, creating an enviable triple-threat for next season that will fit seamlessly across our network lineup.”

“CBS has been a great creative partner, and they understand the value of the growing FBI brand,” Wolf added. “The show runners, writers, producers, cast, crew and everyone on our team have delivered exciting and creative shows that clearly resonate with viewers. FBI: International offers us the opportunity to expand with a powerful new drama.”

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Joining Wolf as executive producers on the newest spinoff are showrunner Derek Haas, Rick Eid, Peter Jankowski, and Arthur Forney from Wolf Entertainment and Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group, in association with CBS Studios.

FBI: International will be joining a universe that includes in addition to the other two series in the FBI franchise, thanks to crossovers, the currently-airing Law & Order: SVU, Chicago Fire, Chicago P.D., and Chicago Med on NBC. Law & Order: Organized Crime, a spinoff of SVU following Christopher Meloni’s Elliot Stabler, will also become part of it with the crossover premiere on April 1.

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    Jena

    I hope the show makes it clear that the FBI has to be "invited" or "approved" to operate in other countries. Don't make American agents look like jerks just barging into a country and starting an investigation.

    BTW, didn't Criminal Minds try an "international" version... and wasn't it kind of a dud???

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    RedPalmtree

    I agree there are a lot of various spinoffs but other good shows are soon ending or already finished. The action or drama shows are getting less and less while scripted reality shows ie Bachelor, Bachelorette, Big Bother, etc. are getting renewed more and more. Never watched them and never will. To each they're own.

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    PurpleRing

    Is it just me or is MISSY PEREGRYM's part getting smaller and smaller as the series evolves? That would be a shame, 'cause she's the reason I first started watching that series...and I would quit if she leaves.

    A. Picotte

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      BlueSnow

      don't forget that Missy had a baby so she was off a few episodes the end of last season.. This season she had a major plot line with her boyfriend she met on the assignment she was on while she was away.... they've added backstories for other characters which may make you think she's on less but not really...

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    David G

    Dick Wolf and his spin offs strike again.Next up FBI: Mars, FBI: J Walking, FBI Shoplifting, FBI Chicago and FBI Law and Order.

    Also Chicago FBI Chicago International and Chicago Dog Catcher

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    CyanMagnet

    I like all three FBI shows, Most Wanted the best. The only problem I find is music is being blasted in places that it is not needed. Half of the time you can’t hear what anyone is saying. Yes someone has worked hard to come up with writing the music, and did a good job but I would rather hear what the actors are saying.

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    GoldCorn

    I think that the writers have hit a stone wall. As they are making their politically correct statements, there are a lot of falsehoods written into their stories. Like the "coal ash" story. intelligent people are turning it off.