CBS's 12-Episode Crime Show Is The Most Rewarding Spy Thriller On TV

CBS is set to bring back “CIA,” a crime drama/spy thriller that one review describes as an underrated standout for 2026. The second season premieres Monday, October 5, 2026, and is framed as a more satisfying take on spy storytelling by blending a long-running mystery with the weekly case format typical of procedurals. The show stars Tom Ellis as CIA agent Colin Glass and Nick Gehlfuss as FBI agent Bill Goodman, paired as an “odd couple” whose differences create tension and humor, then build trust. Season 1 centered heavily on action, secrets, and betrayals, while season 2 is expected to lean more into the wider ensemble.