FBI Most Wanted and FBI International Officially Canceled: The television network CBS has taken an unexpected decision to end two series that belong to the genre of crime drama, FBI: Most Wanted and FBI: International. To the surprise of their fans that had been devotedly following the series for years, this news was broken. Both the series, which are part of Dick Wolf’s FBI franchise will no longer be on air in 2025-26.
The notice of the cancellation was made public by the channel on the 4th of March 2025. Sorry for the fans of FBI: Most Wanted, who won’t be able to see their final season, the series will be finally over after 6 seasons so it turned out. FBI: International will greet its viewers for the last time in Season-4. Although they did have a devoted following, and their following grew, CBS decided to drop them in favor of new content.
Why Did CBS Cancel ‘FBI: Most Wanted’ and ‘FBI: International’?
CBS did not state one single reason for the cancellations. Yet, people who work in the entertainment business imply that the decision was made due to various reasons.
- Lower Viewership: Although the two shows started off on a positive note, their viewership has decreased a little time. The network might have been willing to concentrate on higher-ranked shows.
- Expenses of Production: The production costs of FBI: Most Wanted and FBI: International went up. Shooting in foreign countries while filming for FBI: International added to the production costs.
- New Spinoff in the Pipeline: CBS has officially declared that another project, FBI: CIA, is to be the replacement for these shows.
- Contract and Scheduling Conflicts: The lengthy contracts and the narrow schedules possibly affected the decision.
What Will Replace These Shows?
The FBI franchise is still going to be a part of CBS’s future lineup. The main series, FBI, will be returning for 2026-2027 season. In addition to the abovementioned series, CBS is also preparing a new spinoff entitled FBI: CIA. The new show will mainly deal with activities related to intelligence and international law. The release on the 2026 calendar is expected.
A new project can now find a place as a consequence of the cancellation of FBI: Most Wanted and FBI: International. CBS has not yet mentioned anything about who will be seen in the new series and what the subject matter is. Nonetheless, it is ensured to be about the investigation of crimes or a series of cases involving a main detective or police officer.
Fan Reactions to the Cancellation
Fans of both shows have shared their unhappy feelings. Many of them went to social networks and expressed their misery there.
- “I am not sure if I can bear the fact that FBI: Most Wanted is ending, that was one of my crime drama series” the Twitter user said.
- “Who in the world at CBS would decide on canceling FBI: International? I swear it had all the best scenes!” another fan remarked.
A number of fans seem to have no negative feelings about the situation as they believe that the other platforms will probably buy them to replace CBS. Despite that, the company has not mentioned anything about it.
The Legacy of ‘FBI: Most Wanted’ and ‘FBI: International’
Both shows have had a great influence on the FBI name. It caused a new era of TV series of the same name.
- FBI: Most Wanted portrayed the act of law enforcers who are trying to capture criminals who tend to run away from the law. The main characters were Julian McMahon, Kellan Lutz, and Alexa Davalos.
- FBI: International was about the Fly Team, which was a group of agents investigating international crime. It featured Luke Kleintank, Heida Reed, and Carter Redwood.
The shows won themselves a faithful fan base and did this through the intensity of the action and the randomness of the plot. However, both of them have proved to be the real powerhouses in the genre of crime drama and no one can argue that.
What’s Next for CBS Crime Dramas?
CBS is holding a leading position in crime show broadcasting. Still, it has not stopped its broadcasts after the news of the shows being canceled. It has already announced an exclusive list of crime dramas it plans to continue with.
- FBI – The original series will remain active until 2027.
- NCIS – The famous brand still remains its power represented by numerous offshoots.
- Blue Bloods – One more favorite drama with Eric who just keep on is still.
By having the series titled FBI: CIA on CBS’ upcoming film list, it’s clear the studio is targeting mainly the market for procedure crime dramas. The viewer who is passionate about crime dramas has ample watching entertainment in the next years.
FBI: Most Wanted and FBI: International are no more and the company as a result is history. Nevertheless, the TV network is still focused on making really good crime drama series. These first few episodes of the new FBI: CIA could really give us something beefy/listening to cling to.
After all of this, let them be able to watch and enjoy them since they will be the final upcoming shows to be canceled. The articles are about what’s going to happen next on TV, so we should stay for another look.
