CBS Debuts 'CIA' Spinoff Series from 'FBI' Universe

New procedural drama follows clashing CIA and FBI agents forced to work together

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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CBS has premiered a new spinoff series called "CIA" that is part of the "FBI" television franchise. The show centers around the unlikely pairing of CIA agent Colin Glass, a loose cannon with a James Bond-esque vibe, and straight-laced FBI agent Bill Goodman, who are forced to work together in a secret CIA-FBI hybrid unit. Despite their differences, the two agents must put aside their clashing personalities to tackle cases involving a stolen supersonic weapon, assassins, and other high-stakes threats.

Why it matters

The launch of "CIA" represents the latest expansion of CBS’ successful "FBI" franchise, which has proven to be a reliable source of procedural crime dramas for the network. While the show follows a familiar formula, its unique pairing of CIA and FBI agents offers the potential for new storylines and character dynamics that could help differentiate it from other shows in the crowded crime drama genre.

The details

The pilot episode of "CIA" introduces the two lead characters – CIA agent Colin Glass, played by Tom Ellis, and FBI agent Bill Goodman, played by Nick Gehlfuss. Glass is the more free-spirited and unorthodox of the pair, with a background that includes time spent in England, while Goodman is the more straight-laced and by-the-book investigator. Despite their differences, the two are forced to work together in a special joint CIA-FBI unit, the only two members of this secretive team. The episode involves the agents tracking down a stolen supersonic weapon and assassins on motorcycles, culminating in a climactic showdown.

  • "CIA" premiered on CBS on Monday, February 24, 2026.

The players

Colin Glass

A CIA agent with a James Bond-esque personality and background, including time spent in England.

Bill Goodman

An FBI agent who is the more straight-laced and by-the-book partner of Colin Glass in the special CIA-FBI unit.

Nikki Reynard

A deputy chief at the New York CIA station who provides guidance and backup to the two lead agents.

Gina Gosian

A computer-wrangling analyst who assists the agents in the special CIA-FBI unit.

Jeremy Sisto

An actor who reprises his role as Bill Goodman’s boss from the "FBI" series, and who has a special assignment for him.

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What they’re saying

“How did you know I was looking for this?”

— Russian Agent (mahoningmatters.com)

“How did you know I was in Kiev in 2019?”

— Colin Glass, CIA Agent (mahoningmatters.com)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.

The takeaway

While "CIA" follows a familiar procedural crime drama formula, the unique pairing of CIA and FBI agents offers the potential for new storylines and character dynamics that could help differentiate the show from others in the crowded genre.