When by-the-book FBI Special Agent Bill Goodman is loaned out to a clandestine CIA/FBI task force, he finds himself teamed up with secretive and roguish CIA case officer Colin Glass. Together they work covert operations in New York, uncovering international plots, terrorist cells, and geopolitical secrets.
A Fast-Paced but Familiar Espionage Procedural -
CIA is an engaging crime drama about a CIA officer and an FBI agent working together on a joint task force to prevent domestic threats in New York.
Tom Ellis and Nick Gehlfuss form an entertaining central partnership, with their contrasting personalities adding humour and tension to the investigations.
The series combines intelligence operations, criminal investigations, action, and the dependable case-of-the-week structure associated with the FBI franchise.
Although some cases feel predictable and the espionage elements are occasionally simplified, the brisk pacing keeps the episodes entertaining.
Overall, CIA is a solid and accessible procedural that should appeal to fans of intelligence thrillers and Dick Wolf’s interconnected television universe.
I love this show full of action, and best of all no nonsense romantic entanglements, just pure action.
What on earth is Tom Ellis doing in this show after Lucifer?!! I watched episode 1 on youtube for free (CBS), the level of acting is low and even Tom cannot perform better than his colleagues, see through plot, wokeness, low budget story decisions........ I was disappointed after the episode was done.
Reviews
CIA (2026)
Sangrila Joyesh reviewed
CIA (2026)
July 15, 2026A Fast-Paced but Familiar Espionage Procedural -
CIA is an engaging crime drama about a CIA officer and an FBI agent working together on a joint task force to prevent domestic threats in New York.
Tom Ellis and Nick Gehlfuss form an entertaining central partnership, with their contrasting personalities adding humour and tension to the investigations.
The series combines intelligence operations, criminal investigations, action, and the dependable case-of-the-week structure associated with the FBI franchise.
Although some cases feel predictable and the espionage elements are occasionally simplified, the brisk pacing keeps the episodes entertaining.
Overall, CIA is a solid and accessible procedural that should appeal to fans of intelligence thrillers and Dick Wolf’s interconnected television universe.
CHIEF reviewed
CIA (2026)
March 11, 2026What on earth is Tom Ellis doing in this show after Lucifer?!! I watched episode 1 on youtube for free (CBS), the level of acting is low and even Tom cannot perform better than his colleagues, see through plot, wokeness, low budget story decisions........ I was disappointed after the episode was done.
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