TV show · 2018 · Crime, Action & Adventure, Drama · English
Curator score: 4.1/10 (29.1K ratings)
Fidelity, Bravery, Integrity.
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.
Ratings
Curator score: 4.1/10
IMDb: 7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 64%
Metacritic: 57
TMDB: 7.9/10
Production
Wolf Entertainment, Universal Television, CBS Studios
Cast
Missy Peregrym, Zeeko Zaki, John Boyd, Jeremy Sisto, Alana de la Garza, Juliana Aidén Martinez
Where to watch
fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Philo
Curator Review
Verdict
A sturdy, fast-moving procedural that delivers dependable casework, strong ensemble chemistry, and the polished efficiency of peak Dick Wolf television. It is rarely surprising, but it is very good at being exactly what it is: a network crime show with momentum, competence, and enough serialized character threads to keep long-running viewers engaged.
Best for
fans of procedural crime dramas
viewers who like case-of-the-week structure with light serialization
people who enjoy polished network TV with a brisk pace
audiences looking for an easy binge with low narrative friction
Skip if
you want auteur-driven or highly distinctive crime storytelling
you dislike formulaic procedurals
you need deep season-to-season reinvention
you prefer slower, moodier, more cinematic dramas
Overview
FBI is one of the more reliable modern network procedurals: cleanly built cases, efficient pacing, and a team that works well as an ensemble. It understands the appeal of competence porn, with agents who move quickly, argue just enough, and then get the job done. The show’s New York setting and topical case selection give it a steady sense of urgency, even when the storytelling leans familiar.
Worth noting
Its biggest strength is consistency. Across its run, the series has remained watchable and professionally assembled, with enough character continuity to reward regular viewing without demanding heavy commitment. It is not especially daring, and it rarely aims for the emotional complexity or stylistic flair of prestige crime drama, but that is also why it has lasted: it is dependable, streamlined, and easy to drop into.
Bottom line
If you like your TV efficient, procedural, and built for weekly momentum, this is an easy recommendation. If you want sharper formal ambition or more distinctive thematic depth, it may feel interchangeable with the broader network-crime landscape. Best viewed as a high-functioning comfort watch rather than a must-see landmark.
2003 · Curator 4.6/10 (178.5K ratings) · Where to watch: Netflix, Hulu, fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Philo, Netflix Standard with Ads
A similarly dependable network procedural with a strong team dynamic, accessible episodes, and long-running comfort-watch appeal.
2014 · Curator 6.3/10 (54.2K ratings) · Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, NBC, USA Network, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Peacock Premium Plus
Another Dick Wolf procedural with a tougher edge, ensemble momentum, and a steady blend of cases and character arcs.
2005 · Curator 6.0/10 (242.7K ratings) · Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Philo, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
If the appeal is federal agents, case-solving, and serialized threat-of-the-week tension, this is a natural next stop.