In the 2025 television lineup, it was expected that the three FBI series on CBS would continue to thrive, airing together for prime-time viewing on Tuesdays. However, it was unexpected when CBS announced the cancellation of FBI: Most Wanted and FBI: International, leaving only the original FBI after a three-season renewal in 2024. This news about FBI: Most Wanted’s cancellation made me recall a conversation with director Milena Govich, and now I can’t help but wish that CBS could move its drama to streaming platforms like how Law & Order: Organized Crime transitioned from NBC to streaming through Peacock subscriptions.
I’m still not comfortable with the idea of parting ways with these characters, especially given that Season 6 has brought in compelling personal narratives alongside the grisly weekly cases. An episode from the latest season, directed by Govich, was particularly brutal, featuring a meat tenderizer as a torture tool. However, it wasn’t her first venture within the expansive Dick Wolf TV universe. In fact, she has directed several episodes of Most Wanted, with this being her eighth for that show alone. She also helmed multiple episodes for FBI, FBI: International, the One Chicago series, Law & Order, and Law & Order: Organized Crime.
Just like how “FBI: Most Wanted” continues its thrilling journey, “Organized Crime” held its ground in the 10 PM ET slot of action-packed franchises for quite a while, but unfortunately, it was canceled by NBC after wrapping up Season 4 in 2024. However, the story doesn’t end there for Christopher Meloni’s series as it found a new lease of life on Peacock streaming service. The knowledge that “Organized Crime” got a second chance even after losing its NBC slot has me hoping fervently that “Most Wanted” follows suit.
Reflecting on the recent cancellation news, it took me back to the episode featuring a skilled X-Files veteran and the strenuous ordeal Milena Govich likened to “a part of an action movie”. It also reminded me of what makes Most Wanted unique, as shared by the former Law & Order actress:
As a movie enthusiast who’s dabbled in acting myself, I absolutely love delving into intense, emotional scenes, or complex relationships, and watching how they evolve within a storyline. It’s thrilling to see the twists and turns these connections take, especially when something unexpected happens. Luckily, Most Wanted does a fantastic job of striking that balance perfectly.
In earlier episodes, procedural shows like Most Wanted weren’t typically recognized for their emotional scenes or complex relationship arcs. However, as the series progressed, it has developed a more nuanced approach in its later seasons. Now, each main character has their own personal narrative, yet the cases remain just as intense and gritty.
Hearing Milena Govich, a director who’s traveled extensively with Wolf Entertainment, label something “remarkable” carries significant impact, and resonates more strongly now in light of the cancellation of Most Wanted, than it did during our conversation in February. After all, not everyone has worked on numerous shows within a single franchise. Later on, Govich added:
Just as previously mentioned, while our focus lies on producing an action-packed movie, we also ensure to incorporate a few scenes in each episode that delve deeper into our characters. This aspect is crucial for a procedural series because it’s the characters that keep us hooked, not merely the chase after the villains. The more we empathize with our primary cast, I believe, the more thrilling the journey becomes.
In summary, I strongly believe that “Most Wanted” has the potential to excel on streaming platforms if given a chance similar to “Organized Crime.” It’s quite conceivable that its format could evolve for streaming, much like how “Criminal Minds: Evolution” took advantage of moving from CBS to Paramount+ by incorporating more explicit language. I’m disappointed about the cancellation of “FBI: International,” but considering the fit, I think “Most Wanted” might be a better choice.
Unfortunately, there wasn’t any news about FBI: Most Wanted being given another season to look forward to. However, fans can only cross their fingers that some of the cast members might transition to FBI or FBI: CIA if a spinoff is commissioned. I must admit, it wouldn’t surprise me if Shantel VanSanten makes an appearance on FBI at some point, considering her character Nina’s connection with John Boyd’s Scola in the series.
Currently, the Tuesday shows on CBS’ FBI lineup are holding their ground. The first broadcast takes place at 8 p.m. Eastern Time, followed by International at 9 p.m. ET and Most Wanted at 10 p.m. ET. If you missed any episodes from this season, they can be found on Paramount+. Notably, Most Wanted is approaching its 100th episode before the series ends, meaning there’s one more important milestone to reach.
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2025-03-06 06:37