Unlike traditional crime shows where the squad works a specific city or state, FBI: International operates with no jurisdictional boundaries. Season 1 establishes that the Fly Team is based out of the U.S. Embassy in Budapest, Hungary—a strategic central location allowing agents to deploy quickly to hotspots like Paris, Rome, Berlin, or Cairo.
Kellett grinned. “You loved it.”
The debut season balances procedural "case-of-the-week" episodes with long-form character drama: FBI- International - Season 1
The show's premise offers a fresh perspective on the FBI franchise, focusing on international crimes and allowing the show to explore a wide range of global locations and cultures. This provides a unique backdrop for the series, enabling the writers to craft intriguing storylines that are both informative and entertaining. Unlike traditional crime shows where the squad works
Special Agent Scott Forrester stood in the shadow of the Chain Bridge, the Danube reflecting the city’s golden lights. Beside him, Special Agent Jamie Kellett adjusted her earpiece, her breath fogging in the cold. Kellett grinned
“You don’t have jurisdiction,” Brenner spat, blood on his lip.
Unlike its sister shows, the Fly Team is prohibited from carrying firearms in most foreign jurisdictions, forcing them to rely on strategy, intelligence, and cooperation with local law enforcement.