FBI: Most Wantedstar Roxy Sternberg revealed she’s hopeful for a reconciliation between her character, Special Agent Sheryll Barnes, and wife, Charlotte Gaines. In a heartbreaking story arc that quickly evolved in season 5, Barnes has been forced to grapple with the challenges of balancing a career with the demands of family life. Charlotte (Fedna Jacquet) is a lawyer and mother to the couple’s two children. Their relationship hit a rough patch afterCharlotte’s affair was revealed, and the couple faced a tumultuous journey of marriage counseling before deciding to part ways.
In an exclusive interview withScreen Rant, Sternberg shares her emotional reaction to the couple’s separation. InFBI: Most Wantedseason 5, episode 11, Charlotte tells Barnes she intends to move with the kids to live in Washington, D.C., with her new partner and job. Nonetheless,Sternberg expresses her desire for Barnes and Charlotte to eventually reconcile—even just to be friends again. Here’s what she had to say:
I would love for them to reconcile. I would love for it to work out again. Sometimes it takes for you to try something else and realize, “Oh sh*t, I had it good.” It was Charlotte’s decision, ultimately, to leave, and she is with her partner. I would love for her to come back to me. I think Barnes probably would take her back. I think I would take her back.
I would love for them to get back together again. I am a child of divorce. My mother and father, in the end, were best friends, and I would love for them to be close again—for Barnes and Charlotte to be close again. I’d love for them to get back together again, and if not get back together again, I would love for them to be close.
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A Potential Path Forward For Barnes & Charlotte’s Relationship
Sternberg’s remarks touch on a storyline that has resonated deeply with viewers, as Barnes and Charlotte represent theFBIfranchise’sonly LGBTQ+ couple. Nonetheless, the couple’s struggle with infidelity and separation has brought a deeper, more nuanced layer to their relationship. In another interview withScreen Rant, Sternberg mentioned the series' showrunner thought it’d be good for the marriage to have a touch of “adversity.” She noted, “Life is not easy-breezy all the time.”
In the most recent episodes ofFBI: Most Wantedseason 6,Barnes attempts to adjust to living without her children full-time. She returns to work after visiting her ex-wife and kids in D.C., and throws herself into a new case investigating a scam call center where she received a distressing message from a young girl; all the while, Barnes continues to butt heads with team leader Remy (Dylan McDermott).
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Sternberg’s comments suggest she seesthe couple’s future as a chance to showcase both the highs and lows of complex LGBTQ+ relationships on screen. As the series progresses, it will be interesting to see ifFBI: Most Wantedexplores a reconciliation and evolves Barnes' family unit alongside her demanding job. However, even if the show doesn’t bring them back together as a couple, Sternberg’s hope that they can remain close points to the possibility of a unique co-parenting relationship, one that may reflect the enduring bond they share despite the separation.
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Sternberg’s desire for Barnes and Charlotte’s relationship to mend—as wives or as friends—speaks volumes about her commitment to exploring the complexities faced by parents in high-stress jobs, particularly for LGBTQ+ families who are more than owed a happy ending. A potential reconciliation in season 6 could offer a touching resolution to an emotional arc, even if the characters don’t find their way back to each other romantically.FBI: Most Wantedcould present a powerful example of resilience, mutual respect, and familial love that continues to thrive, even when things don’t go according to plan.
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FBI: Most Wanted follows a specialized team tasked with apprehending high-profile criminals on the FBI’s Most Wanted list. Led by experienced agents, this mobile undercover unit operates tirelessly in the field, pursuing individuals who are determined to evade justice and ensuring public safety.
