Tom Ellis Fans, We Finally Know When the Actor Will Officially Be Back on TV
The Lucifer alum will return to crime-stopping in his new show, CIA, which airs on CBS in February 2026.
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- Lucifer alum Tom Ellis is set to star in a new series called CIA.
- CIA, a new series in the FBI TV franchise, will premiere on Monday, February 23, 2026, at 10 p.m. ET on CBS.
- Fans of Tom had a lot to say about the actor’s exciting TV update.
Mark your calendars, Tom Ellis fans. The actor is officially returning to primetime television—and it’s happening sooner than you think.
Ever since the final episode of Lucifer aired in 2021, fans have seen Tom pop up in projects like Tell Me Lies, Washington Black, and plenty more. But in April 2025, folks were ecstatic to learn the actor would be starring in CIA, the latest series in the FBI franchise on CBS. What’s more, they were thrilled that he’d be working alongside Chicago Med alum Nick Gehlfuss on a show with a similar vibe to Lucifer.
Fans don’t have to wait too long for Tom to appear on their TV screens. As FBI‘s official Instagram announced on November 17, CIA will premiere on Monday, February 23, 2026, at 10 p.m. ET on CBS. The franchise’s social team teased what fans can expect from Tom and Nick’s characters in the upcoming series.
“Meet the duo redefining the rules,” the caption read. “CIA premieres on CBS February 23, 2026.”
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Given that Tom hasn’t been on primetime TV since Lucifer aired on Fox (the show later moved to Netflix for season 4 and beyond), this news had fans freaking out online.
“Welcome to Wolf Pack Tom Ellis!!! 🔥🔥,” one person wrote in the comments, referencing how CIA is the latest series from TV legend Dick Wolf. “AHHHHH IM SO EXCITED FOR THIS,” another cheered. “Can’t wait—loved Lucifer think he’ll be great as CIA,” a different follower added.
Well, isn’t this some exciting news? And given how highly anticipated this series is for CBS, we’re sure we’ll be following each new episode.
Per a press release from CBS (and TV Insider), the procedural drama will follow a CIA officer (played by Tom) and an FBI agent (played by Nick) as they investigate various cases in New York City. But here’s the catch: their approaches to solving crimes differ: one goes by the book, and the other prefers an off-the-cuff approach.
Now, this is a show we’re excited to investigate, and we can’t wait to see Tom on TV very soon!
