Date 07/01/2018 - News People
CBS has been criticized in recent years for its lack of on-screen diversity. The network is breaking new ground in March with the series debut of Instinct. The drama is based on the James Patterson novel. It stars Alan Cumming as a former CIA operative who is pulled back into the CIA. As he is in the source material, Cumming's character also happens to be gay. That gives CBS the distinction of having Instinct be the first broadcast hourlong series with a gay leading character.
Showrunner Michael Rauch said the series takes liberties that aren't in the book.
