system
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human
ELI5: In American tv shows, why are the FBI normally shown as the good(ish) guys and the CIA as the bad guys?

Maybe it's not always the case but It's a pattern I've noticed.
gpt
These shows are often police shows. The FBI is a law enforcement agency and the CIA is not; when something involves the CIA it's generally not a good thing, especially within the US where they aren't supposed to operate.