The hit FBI spinoff CIA returns for an even bigger second season on Monday, Oct. 5, at 9 PM ET/PT. Season 2 of the high-stakes drama centered around an elite CIA-FBI task force will air on CBS this fall and stream on Paramount+.
As much as CIA is about managing assets, international intrigue, and thwarting terrorist plots, it’s largely about the unlikely partnership between rule-and-heart-breaker CIA agent Colin Glass (Tom Ellis) and the buttoned-up FBI agent Bill Goodman (Nick Gehlfuss). The dynamic duo returns for Season 2 along with leading ladies and masters of spycraft Necar Zadegan and Natalee Linez.
As the team grows, so does their list of enemies and frenemies. Use this guide to keep track of which stars are returning and see who else might be joining the fray this season.
Who is in the CIA cast?
The CIA cast includes:
- Tom Ellis as CIA Agent Colin Glass
- Nick Gehlfuss as FBI Agent Bill Goodman
- Natalee Linez as CIA Analyst Gina Gosian
- Necar Zadegan as CIA Deputy Chief of Station Nikki Reynard
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Tom Ellis as Colin Glass
Colin Glass is a seasoned, charismatic CIA operative who believes results matter more than protocol. Glass’s swagger stumbled through the end of Season 1 with broken hearts, including his, littering the finale. His typical tension with straightlaced FBI Agent Bill Goodman remains, but it’s softened as the pair begin to trust each other.
Where you’ve seen Tom Ellis before: Lucifer, Miranda, The Flash
Nick Gehlfuss as Bill Goodman
Bill Goodman represents the disciplined, by-the-book FBI perspective. Analytical and principled, Goodman values structure and accountability, but in the excitement of Season 1, some of Glass’s recklessness may be rubbing off on him.
Where you’ve seen Nick Gehlfuss before: Chicago Med, Shameless
Necar Zadegan as Nikki Reynard
When not playing mediator for Glass and Goodman, Deputy Chief of Station Nikki Reynard oversees the New York Station’s operations with calm authority. Strategic and politically savvy, she understands the global stakes of the team’s missions and often mediates tensions between CIA and FBI priorities.
Where you’ve seen Necar Zadegan before: 24, The Girlfriend’s Guide to Divorce
Natalee Linez as Gina Gosian
Gina Gosian is a highly skilled CIA analyst whose insights often drive field operations — though she’s increasingly spending more time in the field than behind a desk. She bridges the gap between intelligence and real-world action, balancing technical expertise with emotional intelligence.
Where you’ve seen Natalee Linez before: Power Book III: Raising Kanan, The Good Doctor
Who is new to the CIA Season 2 cast?
Though hopes are high that Antoinette “Toni” Napier (Angela Sarafyan) will return in Season 2, there’s no confirmation that Glass’s former partner will make an appearance. From the FBI world, however, fans can enjoy a familiar face in a new place.
John Boyd Guest Stars as FBI Special Agent Stuart Scola
John Boyd will reprise his FBI role as fast-talking Special Agent Stuart Scola in the CIA Season 2 premiere, joining the team on a shocking op.
Where you’ve seen John Boyd before: FBI franchise (including Most Wanted and International), Bones, 24
What is CIA Season 2 about?
Season 2 of CIA continues to follow Glass and Goodman as field agents on a CIA-FBI task force based in New York City, at the intersection of domestic law enforcement and international intelligence. Coming off a successful mole hunt and the chaotic return of a long-lost partner, the team is expected to tackle even bigger, nefarious plots, with showrunner Mike Weiss hinting at a deeper expansion of the CIA world.
When does Season 2 premiere?
Season 2 of CIA premieres on Monday, Oct. 5 at 9 PM ET/PT. The show airs on CBS and Paramount+. Paramount+ subscribers with the Paramount+ Premium plan can watch the show as it airs live on CBS. All subscribers (either Paramount+ Premium or Paramount+ Essential plan) can stream the show on demand on the day after a new episode airs.
Where can I watch CIA?
CIA airs on CBS and streams on Paramount+. Season 2 will premiere on Oct. 5, 2026 at 9 PM ET/PT, and its 22 episodes will launch weekly on Mondays (schedule is subject to change).
Paramount+ subscribers with the Paramount+ Premium plan can watch the show as it airs live on CBS. All Paramount+ subscribers (of any plan) can stream the show on demand the day after new episodes air. Whichever plan you have, you can meet the team by streaming all of Season 1 right now on Paramount+.
FAQ
Is CIA a spinoff of FBI?
Yes. CIA is a spinoff of FBI. CIA comes from creators Dick Wolf and David Hudgins; Wolf is a co-creator of FBI. Jeremy Sisto appears in the CIA pilot as his FBI character, Jubal Valentine.
