CIA is a police procedural crime drama series co-created by Dick Wolf, David Hudgins, Nicole Perlman, David Chasteen, and Warren Leight. The CBS series is a spin-off of the popular series, FBI, and it is set in New York City. It follows CIA case officer Colin Glass, who reluctantly joins forces with FBI special agent Bill Goodman to work on complex cases, but their opposite personalities always get in the way of their work. CIA stars Tom Ellis, Nick Gehlfuss, Natalee Linez, and Necar Zadegan. So, if you loved the leading duo, thrilling crime drama, and compelling characters in CBS’s CIA, here are some similar shows you should check out next.
FBI (Paramount+, Pluto TV, Philo, & Rent on Prime Video)
FBI is a police procedural action crime drama series co-created by Dick Wolf and Craig Turk. The CBS series is set in New York City, and it follows Special Agents Maggie Bell and Omar Adom “OA” Zidan as they face dangerous situations on a daily basis to keep their country safe. FBI stars Missy Peregrym, Zeeko Zaki, Jeremy Sisto, Ebonée Noel, Sela Ward, Alana de la Garza, John Boyd, Katherine Renee Kane, and Lisette Olivera.
White Collar (Hulu, Disney+, & Rent on Prime Video)
White Collar is a police procedural crime comedy-drama series created by Jeff Eastin. The USA Network series is set in New York City, and it follows Neal Caffrey, a renowned con artist and forger who FBI Special Agent Peter Burke captured. Neal soon strikes a deal to work with the FBI’s White Collar Crimes Unit to catch criminals in exchange for his getting out of prison. White Collar stars Matt Bomer, Tim DeKay, Willie Garson, Marsha Thomason, Tiffani Thiessen, Natalie Morales, Hilarie Burton, and Alexandra Daddario.
Person of Interest (Prime Video)
Person of Interest is an action crime drama series created by Jonathan Nolan. The CBS series follows Harold Finch, a mysterious, reclusive billionaire who invented a machine for the government to spy on the American people, but the machine can also predict crimes. Harold decides to employ John Reese, a former CIA operative, to stop the crimes from ever happening. Person of Interest stars Jim Caviezel, Taraji P. Henson, Kevin Chapman, Michael Emerson, Amy Acker, and Sarah Shahi.
The Mentalist (Hulu, Disney+, & Rent on Prime Video)
The Mentalist is a police procedural mystery crime thriller drama series created by Bruno Heller. The CBS series follows Patrick Jane, an incredibly smart and observant man who used to pretend to be a psychic, but after his wife and daughter are murdered by a serial killer, Red John, he decides to become a consultant to the CBI. Patrick and the CBI agents work together to solve complex murder cases while he gathers information to catch Red John. The Mentalist stars Simon Baker, Robin Tunney, Tim Kang, Owain Yeoman, Amanda Righetti, Rockmond Dunbar, Emily Swallow, Joe Adler, and Josie Loren.
Burn Notice (Hulu, Disney+, & Rent on Prime Video)
Burn Notice is a spy action comedy-drama series created by Matt Nix. The USA Network series follows CIA operative Michael Weston, who suddenly finds himself discredited by his own agency and dropped off in his hometown of Miami. Now he must figure out who is behind his current predicament, but until he does that, he decides to help desperate people by using his unique skills. Burn Notice stars Jeffrey Donovan, Gabrielle Anwar, Bruce Campbell, Sharon Gless, and Coby Bell.
Elementary (Prime Video, Hulu, & Disney+)
Elementary is a mystery crime comedy-drama series created by Robert Doherty. Based on the works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the CBS series is set in New York City, and it follows Sherlock Holmes, a former drug addict and brilliant detective consulting with the NYPD to solve complex criminal cases with the help of Dr. Joan Watson. Elementary stars Jonny Lee Miller, Lucy Liu, Jon Michael Hill, Aidan Quinn, John Noble, Nelsan Ellis, Desmond Harrington, and James Frain.
The Night Agent (Netflix)
The Night Agent is a conspiracy action thriller series created by Shawn Ryan. Based on Matthew Quirk’s 2019 novel of the same name, the Netflix series follows FBI Agent Peter Sutherland, who is assigned to work in the basement of the White House to answer calls for secret agents known as the Night Agents. He soon finds himself caught up in a deadly conspiracy involving people at the highest positions in the White House. The Night Agent stars Gabriel Basso, Luciane Buchanan, Fola Evans-Akingbola, Sarah Desjardins, and Eve Harlow.
Covert Affairs (Rent on Prime Video)
Covert Affairs is an action drama series co-created by Matt Corman and Chris Ord. The USA Network series follows Annie Walker, a CIA trainee who’s surprised to discover that she has been promoted to field operative. She begins to feel that there is something sinister behind her promotion, and it is somehow connected to her past. Covert Affairs stars Piper Perabo, Christopher Gorham, Kari Matchett, Anne Dudek, Sendhil Ramamurthy, and Peter Gallagher.
The Blacklist (Netflix & Rent on Prime Video)
The Blacklist is an action crime thriller series created by Jon Bokenkamp. The NBC series follows Raymond Reddington, an international criminal on the FBI’s Most Wanted list, who suddenly surrenders to the FBI and asks to work with them under the condition that he will only work with a new agent named Elizabeth. The Blacklist stars James Spader, Megan Boone, Diego Klattenhoff, Ryan Eggold, Parminder Nagara, Harry Lennix, and Amir Arison.
NCIS: Tony & Ziva (Paramount+ & Rent on Prime Video)
NCIS: Tony & Ziva is a military action drama series created by John McNamara. The Paramount+ series is a spin-off of the NCIS series, and it is set in Europe. It follows Tony DiNozzo and Ziva David leading a quiet life with their daughter, but they are soon forced to go on the run when someone frames them for stealing Interpol funds. NCIS: Tony & Ziva stars Michael Weatherly, Cote de Pablo, Isla Gie, Amita Suman, Maximillian Osinski, Anne-Marie Waldeck, and Lara Rossi.