CBS has canceled two high-profile FBI spinoffs, FBI: Most Wanted and FBI: International, after six and four seasons respectively. The network is not renewing the shows, which starred Dylan McDermott (Most Wanted) and Jesse Lee Soffer (International). The cancellations come as a surprise, given the strong ratings of both shows.
The news marks a reversal of fortune for the two spinoffs, which only three years ago received a two-season renewal alongside the flagship FBI series. The network is instead moving forward with a new FBI: CIA project, which is currently casting and has boosted its chances due to the axing of Most Wanted and International.
The cancellations are attributed to CBS’s need for cost-cutting measures and making room for new shows. Last year, both FBI and FBI: Most Wanted reduced their main casts’ minimum guarantees, and the network had to cancel existing dramas to accommodate new series. The move has sparked outrage from fans, who argue that the network is killing off its best shows.
FBI fans are expressing their disappointment on social media, with many claiming they will stop watching CBS and cancel their Paramount+ memberships if the show is not renewed. The news comes as CBS prepares for a crowded season, with several new shows set to premiere, including Sheriff Country and Boston Blue.
Source: https://deadline.com/2025/03/fbi-most-wanted-fbi-international-canceled-cbs-1236310815