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FBI

"Fidelity, Bravery, Integrity."

7.9
Yr 2018
Status Returning Series
Crime Action & Adventure Drama
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Series Brief

Overview

The New York office of the FBI brings to bear all their talents, intellect and technical expertise on major cases in order to keep their city and the country safe.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 62 /100

Critical reception for Dick Wolf's FBI frames the series as a highly competent, standard network procedural that comfortably adheres to established genre formulas. Critics note that while the show brings few surprises or revelations to the table, it offers predictable entertainment that will satisfy fans of traditional crime dramas.

Reviewers praise lead star Missy Peregrym's strong performance, noting that the series operates with the smooth efficiency of a well-tested machine. However, commentary also points to its heavy reliance on familiar Dick Wolf tropes, headline-inspired political storylines, and standard procedural violence.

“FBI is like every other crime procedural you’ve already seen, and if that’s what you’re looking for in a TV show, then nothing here will come as a revelation.”

“Following a general Dick Wolf Productions blueprint, the FBI pilot is full of headline-mining lip service...”

“'Law & Order' spin-off is entertaining, violent.”

Why fans love it

FBI functions as a high-stakes look at the internal mechanics of federal law enforcement within New York City. The series focuses on the coordination required to handle major criminal investigations, prioritizing the technical processes and tactical decisions made by special agents when facing immediate threats. Rather than relying on singular heroics, the show emphasizes the collective expertise of a team navigating complex operations in a dense urban environment.

The tension often centers on the rapid escalation of events, moving quickly from office analysis to intense gunfights. Missy Peregrym anchors the procedural rhythm, providing a grounded perspective as the squad balances the pressure of national security with local public safety. It is a show built on the kinetic energy of police procedure, where the speed of an investigation is as important as the outcome.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 75
Regulars 8
Longest run 158 eps
Missy Peregrym
Missy Peregrym
as Maggie Bell
158 episodes
Zeeko Zaki
Zeeko Zaki
as Omar Adom 'OA' Zidan
158 episodes
Ebonée Noel
Ebonée Noel
as Kristen Chazal
41 episodes
John Boyd
John Boyd
as Stuart Scola
135 episodes
Katherine Renee Kane
Katherine Renee Kane
as Tiffany Wallace
73 episodes
Shantel VanSanten
Shantel VanSanten
as Nina Chase
17 episodes
Jeremy Sisto
Jeremy Sisto
as Jubal Valentine
158 episodes
Sela Ward
Sela Ward
as Dana Mosier
22 episodes
Show 67 more
Alana de la Garza as Isobel Castille 136 episodes Juliana Aidén Martinez as Eva Ramos 22 episodes Sagar Kiran as Roman Isco 6 episodes Emily Donahoe as Anne Potter 3 episodes Jay Klaitz as Tim Squires 4 episodes Carolina Espiro as Detective Gates 4 episodes Jared P-Smith as SWAT Leader #2 3 episodes Thaddeus Daniels as Ryan Briggs 3 episodes Derek Hedlund as JT 9 episodes Nina Lisandrello as Eve Nettles 3 episodes Rodney Richardson as Ray Stapleton 4 episodes Keisha Castle-Hughes as Hana Gibson 3 episodes Roxy Sternberg as Sheryll Barnes 3 episodes Catherine Haena Kim as Emily Ryder 9 episodes Julian McMahon as Jess LaCroix 3 episodes Kellan Lutz as Kenny Crosby 3 episodes Kathleen Munroe as Rina Trenholm 8 episodes Yasmine Aker as Mona Nazari 5 episodes David Zayas as Antonio Vargas 3 episodes Talia Thiesfield as NYPD Rep Maya 6 episodes Mark McKinnon as SWAT Team Leader 6 episodes Lily Du as Lily Sheldon 3 episodes Cindy Cheung as NYPD Rep Ann 4 episodes Anthoula Katsimatides as Sarah 7 episodes Roshawn Franklin as Trevor Hobbs 30 episodes Marcio Martha as Thomas 3 episodes Melissa Joyner as FBI Agent 3 episodes James Chen as Ian Lim 98 episodes Vedette Lim as Elise Taylor 118 episodes Taylor Anthony Miller as Kelly Moran 120 episodes Josh Segarra as Nestor Vertiz 5 episodes Isaiah Seward as SWAT Agent Dan 3 episodes Carmen Lamar as Carla Flores 13 episodes Natasha Murray as ERT Tech 7 episodes Thomas Philip O'Neill as Neil Mosbach 23 episodes Nate Richman as SWAT Leader Dan 7 episodes Caleb Reese Paul as Tyler Valentine 12 episodes Charlotte Sullivan as Agent Jessica Blake 3 episodes Comfort Clinton as Gemma Brooks 6 episodes Rose Decker as Ella Blake 5 episodes Tracey Conyer Lee as Claudia Ross 7 episodes J. Paul Nicholas as NYPD Detective Adams 3 episodes Ben Shenkman as FBI ADIC Reynolds 4 episodes Sibel Damar as SWAT K9 Handler 3 episodes Paul Scanlan as SWAT Team Leader 4 episodes Paul Douglas Anderson as SWAT Leader Jones 4 episodes Guy Lockard as Clay Voss 4 episodes Jesse O'Neill as SWAT Leader Ryan 4 episodes Tara Anika Nicolas as Jordan 7 episodes Adrienne Bengtsson as Erin Bell 4 episodes Anthony E. Williams as SWAT Team Leader 3 episodes Daniel Hilt as Bomb Tech Hill 4 episodes Salar Ghajar as Jim Housley Dietz 3 episodes Mark David Watson as SWAT Leader 5 episodes Aristeo F. Kardi as Officer Green 3 episodes Gabe Bowling as NYPD Rep Walsh 7 episodes Meghan Sinclair as Canine Handler 3 episodes Moses Jones as Bomb Tech 4 episodes Zoltán Hódi as Yevgeny Dumov (uncredited) 4 episodes Lisette Olivera as Sydney Ortiz 5 episodes Gibson Frazier as Eric 3 episodes Matthew Rauch as Ray DiStefano 3 episodes Matt Consalvo as ATF Rep 3 episodes Chelsea Lee Williams as Special Agent Alexa Webb 4 episodes Emily Alabi as Dani Rhodes 6 episodes Mara Davi as Samantha Kelton 13 episodes Claire Coffee as Anna Vorpe 4 episodes
Production Board

Crew

Wardrobe Supervisor
Zeynep Netherton Jessica Worsnop
Transportation Captain
Jim Buckman Jeremy Olszewski
Additional Music
Conor McHugh
Makeup Department Head
JoJo McCarthy
Set Decoration
Henriette Lopez
Creator
Craig Turk Dick Wolf
Key Grip
Tommy Kerwick Jr.
"B" Camera Operator
Michael J. Latino
Best Boy Grip
Evan Childs
Director of Photography
Bart Tau
Craft Service
Edma Jadan
Assistant Costume Designer
Alexandra Cokinos
Stunt Double
Adam Shippey
Hair Department Head
Adam Long
Clearances Coordinator
Claire Musica
Catering
Wilson Rivas
Stunts
Bryce Biederman
Charge Scenic Artist
Ellen Doak
Leadman
Tim Zydel
Second Assistant "B" Camera
Nkem Umenyi
Property Master
Heather Kane
Costume Design
Karla Santos Catherine Crabtree
Graphic Designer
Simon Knights
Construction Coordinator
Charles Romanello
Technical Advisor
Dan Fethiere
Second Second Assistant Director
Maya Goldberg
Signal Match

Similarity

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Keyword Cloud

Keywords

new york city fbi investigation gunfight foot chase criminal investigation gun shooting special agent police procedural fbi agent federal crime crime fbi operation
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Details

First Aired
September 25, 2018
Status
Returning Series
Origin
US
TMDB Votes
932