The final episode, “Gaijin,” centered on Wes Mitchell (Jesse Lee Soffer), who went on a solo mission to Japan to catch a serial killer. This was unfortunate, as the rest of the team was sidelined during the last episode of the series. Additionally, FBI: International‘s ending did not resolve the characters’ storylines, leaving it unclear what each character’s fate was and who, if anybody, was continuing to work for the Fly Team. Although FBI: International will not be returning for another season, FBI season 8 could help answer these questions.
FBI: International’s Ending Was Utterly Disappointing For The Fly Team
Most Characters’ Fates Were Ambiguous
FBI: International season 4’s ending would have worked better as a season-ender than a series finale. Instead of wrapping up the characters’ storylines, the procedural left off on several cliffhangers, which won’t be resolved now since the series is not returning. This is especially disappointing because it would have taken only one or two extra lines of dialogue for the series to conclude in a more satisfying manner, rather than leaving so much to the audience’s imagination. Three characters’ fates were left up in the air, as well as that of the Fly Team itself.
There had been widespread speculation that FBI: International would end with Mitchell returning full-time to the United States and Vo (Vinessa Vidotto) taking over the leadership of the Fly Team. Instead, Mitchell returned to the United States to meet his half-sister, but it was unclear how long he would stay. Vo and Raines also learned that a decision had been made about who obtained the GS-14 position, but the decision itself was not shown on-screen. So, there was no clear answer about what happened to any of these characters, making the series feel unfinished after the final credits rolled.
FBI is the only one of the original three series in the franchise to continue airing. To correct the errors made in the FBI: International finale is to do it in FBI season 8. This correction would not need to be complicated; FBI: International itself offered a blueprint by using Jubal (Jeremy Sisto) as a semi-recurring character who most often made cameo appearances via video chat.
Utilizing guest appearances would help ease the disappointment, as these cameos would answer questions such as who got the GS-14 position and who is currently working for the Fly Team.
How The Fly Team Can Appear In FBI Season 8
Cameo Appearances Are The Best Way To Go
The Fly Team Appearing In FBI Season 8 Can Save International’s Lackluster Finale
FBI Can Provide Missing Answers About Each Character’s Fate
For the most part, all it would take is a cameo appearance. If a character like Vo needed to consult with Jubal or vice versa, she could appear on video chat for two or three minutes. This would be enough to move the story forward while also wrapping up Vo’s previous storyline. For example, Vo could appear as the new leader of the Fly Team, answering the question of whether she got the GS-14 job elsewhere and making it clear that Mitchell was no longer with the team. Similarly, Tate or Raines could appear briefly in an episode to help the New York Field Office with a case and make their characters’ fates clear.
If Mitchell returns to the United States, however, he might appear in person during an episode. An episode subplot could involve Jubal (or Isobel, if she survives the FBI season 7 finale!) helping Mitchell transition back to life as a US-based agent after his time in Budapest. FBI could also have agents meet with Mitchell in person to get intel about a case he’s familiar with. Either of these options would confirm that Mitchell is back in the United States and that the Fly Team is under different leadership.
