History of FBI: International in Timeline
FBI: International, a CBS police procedural and spin-off of FBI, follows a team of FBI special agents as they investigate crimes and terrorism overseas. The series premiered in September 2021 and was given a full-season order in October 2021.
January 12, 2020: Discussions about a Second Spinoff
On January 12, 2020, reports surfaced that Dick Wolf and CBS Entertainment President Kelly Kahl were discussing the possibility of launching a second FBI spinoff, following the success of FBI: Most Wanted. Wolf envisioned FBI as a franchise, while Kahl expressed openness to ideas from Wolf.
February 18, 2021: Development Announcement
On February 18, 2021, it was announced that a second FBI spinoff, titled FBI: International, was being developed for the 2021–22 television season with Derek Haas as showrunner.
March 24, 2021: Series Order and Debut Announcement
On March 24, 2021, CBS officially ordered the series FBI: International. It was also announced that the series would debut in a crossover episode of FBI and FBI: Most Wanted.
July 2021: Initial Cast Announcement
In July 2021, Luke Kleintank, Heida Reed, Vinessa Vidotto, Christiane Paul, and Carter Redwood were cast to star in FBI: International.
October 11, 2021: Full Season Order
On October 11, 2021, FBI: International received an order for a full season.
October 2021: Full Season Order
In October 2021, FBI: International received an order for a full season.
May 9, 2022: Renewal for Second and Third Seasons
On May 9, 2022, CBS renewed FBI: International for a second and third season.
May 2022: Renewal for Second and Third Seasons
In May 2022, CBS renewed FBI: International for a second and third season.
July 14, 2022: Christiane Paul's Exit and Eva-Jane Willis's Addition
On July 14, 2022, Christiane Paul exited FBI: International, and Eva-Jane Willis replaced her as a new character.
July 22, 2022: UK Premiere on Sky Witness
On July 22, 2022, FBI: International premiered in the UK on Sky Witness at 9 pm.
September 20, 2022: Second Season Premiere
On September 20, 2022, the second season of FBI: International premiered on CBS.
September 2023: Delayed Premiere
The premiere of the third season was delayed from September 2023 due to the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes.
November 29, 2023: Christina Wolfe Joins Cast
On November 29, 2023, Christina Wolfe joined the cast of FBI: International as a new series regular for the series' third season.
December 7, 2023: Heida Reed's Departure Announcement
On December 7, 2023, it was announced that Heida Reed would leave the show sometime during the third season of FBI: International.
February 13, 2024: Third Season Premiere
On February 13, 2024, the third season of FBI: International premiered.
April 9, 2024: Renewal for Fourth Season
On April 9, 2024, CBS renewed the series for a fourth season.
April 2024: Renewal for Fourth Season
In April 2024, FBI: International was renewed by CBS for a fourth season.
April 23, 2024: Luke Kleintank's Departure Announcement
On April 23, 2024, it was announced that Luke Kleintank would leave the show during the third season of FBI: International.
June 20, 2024: Jesse Lee Soffer Joins Cast
On June 20, 2024, Jesse Lee Soffer joined the cast of FBI: International as a new series regular for the series' fourth season.
October 15, 2024: Fourth Season Premiere
On October 15, 2024, the fourth season of FBI: International premiered.
March 4, 2025: Series Cancellation
On March 4, 2025, CBS canceled FBI: International after four seasons.
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