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Women Steal the Show in CBS's CIA Series
31 Mar
Summary
- Actress Necar Zadegan highlights strong female characters in the new CIA series.
- Nikki and Gina are depicted as steady leaders within the CIA unit.
- The show features crossovers with FBI and FBI: International cast members.
The new CBS series, CIA, has quickly become a network hit, earning a renewal mid-season. Actress Necar Zadegan, a series regular, discussed the importance of her character Nikki and her colleague Gina, played by Natalee Linez. Zadegan emphasized that these women provide a steadying influence within the unit, contrasting with the more unpredictable actions of their male counterparts, Bill and Colin.
Zadegan also shared her personal appreciation for well-developed female characters, noting their impact on her viewing choices. She pointed out the increasing balance of male and female roles in crime procedurals, including within the wider Dick Wolf television universe. This focus on strong women in leadership positions is a key element of CIA's appeal.
Further exciting viewers, the series is set to feature crossovers with other popular shows. In a recent episode, Nikki interacted with Isobel from FBI, and future episodes will see Alana De La Garza and Missy Peregrym crossing over from FBI to CIA. The season finale is scheduled for May 18, 2026. Discussions are underway regarding CIA's placement in the TV schedule for the upcoming 2026-2027 season.
