As a franchise, FBI began with the debut of the eponymous series in 2018, and has rapidly expanded in the years since with two spinoffs. Though FBI: Most Wanted is a more traditional continuation of the original, International blazed its own trail with a variety of cases not found in the other shows in the Dick Wolf universe.
FBI: International Season 4 Critical Reception
Critics Wish For Closure With FBI: International Season 4
One of the bright spots for critics during FBI: International season 4 is the addition of Jesse Lee Soffer as Wes Mitchell. His character helped to change up the dynamic of the team and gave a compelling leader for the audience to watch in action. Fangirlish even noted that Mitchell got more character development in a single season than others did in the entire show, which is likely what helped endear him to fans very quickly:
The best part of this final season of FBI: International has been that Wes Mitchell is a part of it. He’s brought this new drive to the team, but his character development over the season has been more than has been given to other characters over multiple seasons.
Despite the love for the character, FBI: International season 4 being the final season of the show has left critics just as frustrated as the rest of the audience. There is a lack of closure for some of the characters, and some storylines are left on cliffhangers with the clear intention to resolve them in a season 5 that is not coming. Fans called that lack of closure “a slap in the face” on social media.
The audience being frustrated with the final season is pretty well reflected in the ratings for live viewings of FBI: International season 4 as well. When the series premiered, the show was down over 30% in live viewers, and while some episodes gained viewers throughout the season, including the season finale, overall, the season was down 17% compared to season 3 (via TV Series Finale). It’s that drop in viewers that helped CBS make its decision about the show’s future.
Where To Watch FBI: International Season 4
FBI: International Is Available To Stream
Because FBI: International aired on CBS, the most recent season of the series is available to stream on Paramount+. However, like all series created by Dick Wolf that are currently on television, the first three seasons of the show are available on Peacock as well. Season 4 of FBI: International will be available to stream on Peacock by the end of May 2025, making that the streaming home for the complete series. Those who are not subscribers or who only want to purchase specific episodes can find them on AppleTV.
