Maggie Bell’s absence from the FBI once surprised and confused the audience, especially when she was one of the main characters associated with the film from the first season. Many rumors surrounded the actress Missy Peregrym leaving the investigation team, but the truth behind it turned out to be very simple and humane: she left the film to welcome her second child and spend all her time with her family after getting pregnant. When the information was confirmed, the film crew chose to handle it gently, integrating Maggie’s absence into the natural storyline instead of killing off the character or replacing her hastily, helping viewers both regret and understand the reason.
Initially, this was just a temporary break, because Missy had no intention of leaving the FBI for long. However, the nature of the series’ tight filming schedule and high action intensity made it difficult to return immediately. However, the good news is that Maggie Bell was not written off or played a permanent ending role. The door to return is still wide open, even making fans expect that if Maggie does return one day, it could be an explosive comeback — maybe with a case that once haunted her, a drastic change in her mentality after a break, or even an emotional reunion with OA that makes fans “explode” on social networks.
Maggie Bell has always been a strong, humane, and dedicated agent model. That’s why Missy Peregrym’s temporary leave from the FBI to prioritize motherhood received sympathy instead of criticism. Although Maggie’s absence currently causes many scenes to lack a familiar color, the audience still hopes and waits for the day she returns to the team. And when that time comes, it will definitely become one of the most memorable moments in the series.
