Director: Jon Cassar, Ken Girotti
Cast: Tom Ellis, Nick Gehlfuss, Natalee Linez, Necar Zadegan
CIA is a 2026 American action-crime series directed by Jon Cassar and Ken Girotti, starring Tom Ellis and Nick Gehlfuss. Two rival intelligence agencies — the FBI and the CIA — are forced into an uneasy alliance to neutralize threats that conventional law enforcement cannot touch, set against the high-stakes backdrop of New York City.
What is CIA about?
When a series of coordinated threats begins targeting civilian infrastructure across New York, the government quietly assembles an off-the-books task force. An FBI agent known for operating strictly by the rules is paired with a CIA case officer whose methods are anything but orthodox. The two clash immediately — different training, different loyalties, different definitions of acceptable risk — yet both know the clock is running. Each episode peels back another layer of the conspiracy while testing how far either agent is willing to bend their principles to stop what is coming.
Cast & crew
Tom Ellis, best known to international audiences for his magnetic charm in long-running genre television, leads the series as the CIA operative. Nick Gehlfuss brings grounded intensity to the FBI side of the partnership. Natalee Linez and Necar Zadegan round out the ensemble, the latter a familiar face to Iranian-diaspora viewers with a notable screen presence across American prestige productions.
Context & significance
Persian-speaking audiences abroad have long gravitated toward American intelligence thrillers — a genre that mirrors the lived experience of navigating between cultures, institutions, and loyalties. CIA arrives in 2026 with a direct appeal: fast pacing, morally complex government insiders, and a New York setting that resonates with diaspora communities across North America. The series is available with a full Persian dub, meaning viewers can follow every twist in their native language without reading subtitles — a genuine comfort for older family members or those who prefer to watch together. Necar Zadegan's presence in the cast is a quiet point of pride for many in the community.
Where & how to watch
CIA is available on K-Time with both a Persian dub and Persian subtitles — watch whichever suits you. Stream directly in your browser, on your TV, or on your phone with no VPN, no geo-blocking, and no extra download required. Cancel anytime.