Get Ready for 'CIA': Cast, Plot, and Release Date Unveiled for CBS Series

Published 02/14/2026, 11:27 AM EST

D. Wolf is trading courtroom dramas for espionage in a new series, CIA, that promises to redefine the tension between the Agency and the Bureau. The legendary creator behind the Law & Order empire is expanding his footprint into the secretive world of intelligence gathering and counter-terrorism.

Set against the backdrop of a modern New York City, the narrative explores the fragile trust required when two rival government entities are forced to merge their resources.

The plot of CIA

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The series, CIA, follows the high-pressure partnership between a CIA Case Officer and an FBI agent who are assigned to a clandestine task force. Their primary mission is to prevent domestic t-------- within New York City by merging their unique intelligence backgrounds.

“The Agency and the Bureau collide when a top-secret w----- is stolen in broad daylight,” teased the official series announcement (as mentioned in IMDb) regarding the opening conflict. As the season progresses, the duo uncovers a deeper conspiracy that suggests the theft was only the beginning of a larger plot.

In the debut episode, the team is thrown into a crisis involving a stolen defense weapon that could cause mass casualties. This incident forces the characters to overlook their institutional biases to track down a sophisticated thief.

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The success of this operation relies heavily on the chemistry and skill of the lead operatives.

The elite cast of CIA

The upcoming series CIA features an elite ensemble led by:

Tom Ellis: Portrays CIA Agent Hart Hoxton, a seasoned operative with a penchant for unorthodox tactics.

Nick Gehlfuss: Stars as FBI Special Agent Bill Goodman, a disciplined lawman who values protocol and order.

Natalee Linez: Plays CIA Analyst Gina, the technical backbone of the clandestine task force.

Shiva Negar: Features as Angeline Bison, a key figure caught in the web of the unfolding investigation.

The wait for this high-octane thriller is almost over as the broadcast schedule has been finalized.

Release date and schedule of CIA

The series is scheduled to premiere on February 23, 2026, marking a major addition to the winter television lineup. Each of the ten episodes is designed to build upon the central mystery while introducing new tactical challenges for the protagonists.

The first season will roll out weekly, ensuring that the suspense surrounding the stolen defense contractor weapon remains high throughout the spring. Viewers should prepare for a season that explores the cost of secrets and the price of protecting a nation.

Directed Energy: February 23, 2026

Fatal Defect: March 2, 2026

Episode 3: March 9, 2026

Episode 4: March 16, 2026

Episode 5: March 23, 2026

Episode 6: March 30, 2026

Episode 7: April 6, 2026

Episode 8: April 13, 2026

Episode 9: April 20, 2026

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Episode 10: April 27, 2026

 The series will premiere on the CBS television network and will be available to stream the following day on Paramount+. The high-stakes chess match begins this February, promising a season where every secret carries a deadly price.

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Soma Mitra

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Soma is a journalist at Netflix Junkie. With a postgraduate degree in Mass Communication, she brings production experience from documentary films like Chandua: Stories on Fabric. Covering the true crime and docu-drama beat, she turns psychological thrillers into sharp, audience-aware storytelling.

Edited By: Hriddhi Maitra

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