Spoilers forward for Episode 16 of FBI Season 7, known as “Lined” and accessible streaming subsequent day with a Paramount+ subscription.
CBS has factor occurring Tuesday nights with FBI as a principally procedural crime drama, however an ongoing storyline that began method again within the Season 7 premiere includes the group shifting on with out Tiff. That is been tougher on Scola than anyone else, with John Boyd sharing what his character wanted in a brand new associate. Now, the 2025 TV schedule lastly launched S.W.A.T. alum Emily Alabi as a possible long-term member of the group, and I used to be stunned by what it took for Agent Dani Rhodes to win me over.
Dani did not get the smoothest begin with the group, as she was irate with Jubal that she’d been pulled out of her undercover op for no good motive… so far as she knew, anyway. As soon as Isobel defined that hers was certainly one of a number of FBI information that had been leaked, she was able to pitch in with Scola and the remainder of the group regardless that she was used to working solo.
She did not instantly slot in for the group to run as cleanly because it did earlier than Katherine Renee Kane’s exit as Tiff Wallace, and she or he made some strikes that had been a little bit too daring for Scola’s style. Nonetheless, the stakes had been sky-high as quickly as all of them discovered that Maggie’s file had been leaked as nicely whereas she was undercover with an eco-terrorist group, so the additional assist was welcomed.
Emily Alabi’s character turned out to be a fairly good match, and there is not any signal that she’ll be leaving virtually as quickly as she arrived. Lisette Olivera’s exit being introduced earlier than her debut meant that I by no means actually obtained connected to her as Agent Syd Ortiz, however there is not any motive to really feel the identical about Alabi.
Whereas I preferred her nicely sufficient within the first 55 or so minutes of the episode, her remaining alternate with Isobel is what formally has me on board for Dani Rhodes to stay round. After Isobel commented that almost all brokers would need quieter work after being shot thrice and shutting 21 circumstances in two years, Dani responded:
Once I’m undercover, it is solely myself I have to depend on. However after I’m out within the subject, I be taught the laborious method. You are solely as sturdy because the weakest hyperlink in your group. However you already know, immediately was totally different. I stored wanting, however you guys do not have a weak hyperlink.
Isobel appeared happy with the sentiment, and invited her to stay round as a result of they “might at all times be stronger.” Dani would nonetheless have to go undercover “as wanted,” however she might “have a house” with them if she wished, and Dani responded that she’d take an opportunity on them in the event that they’d take an opportunity on her. So, welcome to the group, Agent Dani Rhodes!
All in all, I used to be received over by FBI not presenting the brand new character because the repair for an issue. As an alternative, she was launched as any individual who might make the group much more stable, so there have been optimistic vibes slightly than any type of cloud of negativity. She did not see a weak hyperlink that she wished to switch; she simply desires to assist make it stronger. Season 7 additionally is not losing any time in incorporating her, as she seems within the promo for the following new episode:
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The following new episode of FBI airs on Tuesday, April 8 at 8 p.m. ET on CBS, and followers can watch with out the worry that the top is nigh like it’s for the cancelled FBI: Worldwide and FBI: Most Wished. The unique sequence was renewed for 3 extra seasons final yr, guaranteeing that the hit drama will return via Season 9.