Warning: This article contains SPOILERS forFBIseason 7, episode 17, “Lineage.“Season 7, episode 17 ofFBIjust dangled a massive carrot in front of Jubal (Jeremy Sisto), but the situation is still too complicated to pay off just yet. It’s far from unusual forDick Wolf’s TV showsto change the status quo drastically from time to time, especially since the vast majority of them run for so many seasons that it would be borderline impossible not to see a few cast replacements. In fact,FBI’s cast of charactershas been changing since the pilot episode, with the series going through three team leaders in its first two seasons alone.
Thanks to recent cancelations by CBS and the confirmation of an upcoming new spinoff, it’s also fair to assume that there might be a ripple effect across the entire franchise by the timeFBIseason 8rolls out. And since the newest spinoff involves the CIA,it’s likely that Jubal’s position running the fusion center will become particularly important in the near future. On the other hand, that’s only technically true if he maintains that position, and the recent episode “Lineage” nearly seemed like it was about to change that.
Isobel Considers Retirement In FBI Season 7, Episode 17 (But Postpones It)
This Could Arguably Be The Most Lucrative Time For Her To Leave
Early in the episode, Isobel (Alana de la Garza) tells her husband Phillip (The Flash’s Tom Cavanagh) that she’s officially hit 20 years in the bureau. As a result, she’s now able to retire at any time while receiving full benefits. YetIsobel seems a bit reticent to retire from her position as team leaderand asks how Phillip chose the right time to retire himself. He responds that the work never ends, but it’s just a matter of deciding when you’re ready for your own part of the work to end.
I’m Thankful For Isobel’s FBI Season 7, Episode 17 Decision, But I’m Still Worried About Her Future
Isobel’s future in the show is safe for now, but I’m still worried about where she is headed after her storyline in FBI season 7, episode 17.
Isobel initially seems set on taking Phillip’s advice, but things get complicated when the team’s weekly case puts her on the trail of Frank Grippo, a gangster whose wife’s death Isobel investigated and who shot one of her Quantico instructors. Frank doesn’t survive the episode, butIsobel decides she still has work left to do after all after Frank’s daughter tricks the FBI into helping her take over and expand Grippo’s empire. Phillip supports Isobel’s decision to keep chasing criminals, but the knowledge she can retire at any time leaves her future a lot more open-ended than it was before.
Isobel Retiring Positions Jubal To Be Promoted
He’s Expressed Interest In Moving Up Before
Meanwhile, Jubal might seem fairly comfortable barking orders to the fusion office, but it’s been established that he’s applied for Isobel’s job before. Although he seems shocked when she announces that she’s thinking of getting out,Isobel’s retirement would be the likeliest catalyst for Jubal to finally be promoted. ConsideringFBIhas already had to deal with status quo changes such asScola’s (John Boyd) new partner Dani(Emily Alabi), another shakeup to the show’s cast dynamic would almost be par for the course right now.
Why Can’t Nina Just Be Scola’s Partner In FBI? (Since Most Wanted Has Already Been Canceled)
Scola has failed to find a long-term partner in FBI, and that’s because the best partner is with another team. Nina Chase should be his partner.
Realistically, Jubal probably won’t get Isobel’s job unless Alana de la Garza stops renewing her acting contract. But if she ever does,FBIwill also have to answer the question of who steps up to fill Jubal’s shoes, and that’s a big role right now. DespiteCBS canceling theFBI: CIAbackdoor pilot, the upcoming spinoff’s team will almost certainly make contact with the fusion center early in the series. That would typically make way for a Jeremy Sisto cameo, but if Jubal moves up, it’ll be exciting to see who takes that position in his stead.
