Mark Schafer/CBS FBI: Most WantedandFBI: Internationalare off the case. CBS' popularFBIfranchise spawned two spinoffs after the flagship series first debuted in September 2018. The first,FBI: Most Wanted, premiered in January 2020, andFBI: Internationalfollowed in September 2021. BothFBI: Most WantedandFBI: Internationalwere among thetop 10 most-watched network primetime TV showsfor the 2024-2025 season. Still, in March 2025, it was announced that theDick Wolfdramas would not be returning in the fall. When it launched, Julian McMahon, Roxy Sternberg, Kellan Lutz and Keisha Castle-Hughes were part of theFBI: Most Wantedcast. Following McMahon's exit in season 3,Dylan McDermotttook over as the series' lead. In March 2022, McDermott told PEOPLE that signing on forFBI: Most Wantedwas "an easy yes." Now, three years later, McDermott is saying goodbye too. So why didFBI: Most WantedandFBI: Internationalget canceled? Here's everything to know about the spinoffs coming to an end and the future of the franchise. Nelly Kiss/CBS FBI: Most WantedandFBI: Internationalwere canceled after their sixth and fourth seasons, respectively. When the initialannouncement was madein March 2025, no reason was given, but two months later, more details came to light. In the end,FBI: Most WantedandFBI: Internationalwere canceled because of finances. According to Amy Reisenbach, president of CBS Entertainment, the network had "to be fiscally responsible" when choosing which projects to renew. "Ultimately those deals and the shows just weren't penciling out for us for an economic perspective," she said in May 2025, perDeadline. "It's never easy to end shows, and we had a lot of options this year." Reisenbach continued, "We always have to look at all of our shows, look at the aggregate information. The creative, where they are in their life cycle, what the finances look like, what the ratings are — and we make those tough decisions." CBS also canceledThe EqualizerstarringQueen Latifahafter season 5. Additionally, it didn't renewS.W.A.T.following season 8, which featuredShemar Mooreand was chopped once before. Mark Schafer/CBS Following the announcement ofFBI: International's cancellation, series star Eva-Jane Willis told PEOPLE in a statement that although she was "sad" the show ended, she was grateful for the opportunity. Willis also shared a heartfelt message onInstagram, writing, "There are no words. So many fantastic friendships on screen and off. So many countries. So many adventures. Loved every minute. Thank you to all the people who worked their asses off and made this possible. Legends all." Vinessa Vidotto, who portrayed special agent Cameron Vo onInternational, echoed a similar sentiment. The actress reflected with a behind-the-scenes photo onInstagram. "Thank you for watching our show and being invested ... I needed this chapter, I'm filled with gratitude. And now it's time to graduate and grow, again," she captioned it. Edwin Hodge, who played special agent Ray Cannon onMost Wanted, postedhis own series of picturesfrom set. "All good things must come to an end. I'm filled with so much abundance and appreciation for this prodigious cast and crew," he penned. Most Wanted's Castle-Hughes shared a snap as she said goodbye to her character, Hana Gibson. In herInstagrampost, she also thanked Wolf Entertainment, CBS and theFBIfranchise "for the journey." Bennett Raglin/CBS FBI's season 7 finale aired on May 20, but the flagship series will be back in the fall for season 8. In April 2024,FBIwas renewed forthree more seasons, taking it through its tenth installment. When it returns,FBIwillbe movingfrom its Tuesday time slot to Monday nights. Bennett Raglin/CBS Yes, anotherFBIspinoff, titledCIA, is in development and will premiere in the fall. The new show takes place in the same world asFBI, but will follow a "fast-talking, rule-breaking loose-cannon" agent, played byTom Ellis(Lucifer,Tell Me Lies). According to the synopsis, Ellis' character will be paired with a "by-the-book" partner, a "seasoned and smart FBI agent who believes in the rule of the law." "When this odd couple are assigned to work out of CIA's New York Station, they must learn to work together to investigate cases and criminals posing threats on U.S. soil," the description continues. "Finding that their differences may actually be their strength." FBIandCIAwill air back-to-back on Monday nights, starting at 9 p.m. E.T. on CBS. Nelly Kiss/CBS FBI: Most WantedandFBI: Internationalare available to stream onPeacockandParamount+. Read the original article onPeople
