Jesse Lee Soffer, Matt Olmstead Team Up

CBS is developing a new law enforcement drama series titled 'Strike Force' with Jesse Lee Soffer and Matt Olmstead, who previously worked together on 'Chicago P.D.' and 'FBI: International'. The series is set in Kansas City and follows a battle-tested DEA agent who leads a multi-agency strike force targeting violent criminals.

Jesse Lee Soffer will star in and executive produce the series, while Matt Olmstead is writing and executive producing. Jerry Bruckheimer and KristieAnne Reed are also executive producing via Jerry Bruckheimer TV. CBS Studios is producing the series.

The show is being developed to potentially launch during the 2027-2028 broadcast season. Soffer is best known for his role as Senior Detective Jay Halstead in 'Chicago P.D.', which Olmstead co-created. The two also worked together on 'FBI: International' at CBS.

## What's Next CBS has opened a development room for the series, and it is one of several projects in development for the 2027-28 television season, as part of the network's long-term development strategy for their scripted shows. The network has also granted a pilot order for 'Hilda! (In Lights)', a single-camera comedy, and has opened a development room for 'Flint', a crime drama.

## Why It Matters The development of 'Strike Force' is part of CBS's efforts to build out its scripted programming slate. The network has been using different development lanes for its projects, including straight-to-series orders and standalone drama pilots. The success of 'Strike Force' could have implications for the future of law enforcement dramas on television.

The series' focus on a multi-agency strike force targeting violent criminals in America's heartland could also resonate with audiences looking for stories about law enforcement and crime. With Jerry Bruckheimer producing, the series is likely to have a strong production value and a compelling narrative.