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By Melissa Camacho
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Violent crime series spin-off is entertaining, predictable.
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FBI: Most Wanted
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What's the Story?
FBI: MOST WANTED, a spinoff series of Dick Wolf's FBI, follows the fictional FBI's Fugitive Task Force. Under the leadership of Federal Agent Jess LaCroix (Julian McMahon), Agents Clinton Skye (Nathaniel Arcand), Hana Gibson (Keisha Castle-Hughes), Kenny Crosby (Kellan Lutz), and Sheryll Barnes (Roxy Sternberg) are out on the field, and often working undercover, to successfully hunt down the dangerous individuals on Federal Bureau of Investigation's Most Wanted list.
Is It Any Good?
The entertaining, but predictable, crime procedural features all the elements of the Dick Wolf franchise, including lots of dialogue, dramatic captures, and a few explosive moments. Law & Order and FBI fans will appreciate the sense of familiarity created by this well-known formula, but the overall result is a series that produces few surprises. Nonetheless, the cat-and-mouse games between the fugitives and the Task Force are easy to settle into, and the hints at the individual cast members' personal struggles add some interest. Ultimately, FBI: Most Wanted is worth tuning into if you like this sort of thing.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the way FBI: Most Wanted portrays the search for fugitives wanted for federal crimes. Do you think the investigative process is as quick, dramatic, or exciting as it appears on television?
What are some of the ways television spin-offs stay true to the franchises from which they are developed? Are there any consistencies you've noticed among all crime dramas? What storylines or characters in this series remind you of other TV shows created by Dick Wolf, such as Law and Order, Chicago Med, or Chicago P.D.?
Does this show spark any desire to work in law enforcement? Whst is appealing about this kind of work? What parts of it would you dislike?
TV Details
- Premiere date : January 7, 2020
- Cast : Julian McMahon , Keisha Castle-Hughes , Kellan Lutz
- Network : CBS
- Genre : Drama
- TV rating : TV-14
- Last updated : April 2, 2024
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