FBI: International - TV Series Review

FBI: International follow the elite agents of the FBI’s International Fly Team who are based in Prague. Their duty is to travel across Europe to deactivate threats against American interests. Without firearms at their disposal, they operate without the freedom to use them — they have to use their intelligence, quick thinking and determination to guard American citizens abroad. It shows how they deal with international crime and the foreign laws which constantly challenge them to work within foreign cultures and then the theme of justice and patriotism are intertwined with international diplomacy with the subdued backdrop. The agents are unable to carry guns, thus intelligence is integral to the agents’ business, and you can tell there is a palpable tension. It’s urgent and intense as it ranges from human resilience and adaptability in literal hostile, foreign terrains, with cast that perform a good job, led by Luke Kleintank as the devoted Special Agent Scott Forrester. Vinessa Vidotto supports him as the strategic mastermind Jamie Kellett. Andre Raines brings charm with Carter Redwood and Cameron Vo is sheathed in intrigue with Heida Reed for her West Point background. Together, they each have a wealth of camaraderie, and the character depth makes for an interesting ensemble.| About balance their action sequences and character development, it also is about growth in the storyline.|The soundtrack supports their action and doesn’t overpower it. It gives the series a very suspenseful atmosphere without missing a beat in terms of the scenes transitioning, amplifying the emotional arcs of the story.

And the scenes themselves of the series are beautiful European backdrops, at times the setting, and others, the catalyst for the action. Cinematography is distinctive for the cityscapes and countrysides it depicts at an even stroke, while production design is well detailed and brings international law enforcement in a fairly real picture.

Set design; from the action of the Fly Teams base to crime scene investigations is handled with a great attention to details indicative of the authors determination to render everything real.

The special effects are used to good results, especially in action scenes and surveillance tech creations. They appreciate the show’s storytelling over its spectacle

The editing is sharp, moving fluidly back and forth between high stake operations to personal narratives. FBI: International manages to maintain the narrative coherence and viewer engagement throughout its episodic arcs.

The relentless pace of FBI: International maintains the viewers right on the edge. The way revelations are timed is both expert and suspenseful, adding to the tension but never making the narrative tired.

FBI: International uses dialog that is spot on, authentic and professional jargon of law enforcement but not condescending or otherworldly – with the right level of levity and humanity that builds on character relationships.

While FBI: International sets a great tone of tension building and character dynamics, it sometimes goes overboard on how heroic its portrayals are. Sometimes the depictions could edge into police propaganda that would not suit everyone. The narrative at times is also a little formulaic, and at times, that’s less than innovative.|FBI: International is an exhilarating dive into a world of global crime solving and brings high stakes drama and compelling character story. Its greatest strengths are an engaging storyline which is stretched into moments of plausibility, and an interesting international scope. Tension and authenticity is felt, furthering it as a hard watch to watch that could have future arc potential.