Kane left FBI after the season 7 premiere, citing a desire to pursue other career opportunities. Wallace’s explanation unfolds in much the same manner, with the character explaining that she feels the need to leave her work with Stuart Scola (John Boyd) behind. But since her farewell episode, FBI has struggled to find Tiffany’s replacement in an ongoing trend.
Dani Is Scola’s Third Short-Lived Partner Since Tiffany Left In FBI Season 7
The Show Even Went A Little Meta With It
Emily Alabi will be leaving FBI season 8. The actress, who plays Special Agent Dani Rhodes, will appear in the upcoming season to wrap up her character’s story. The news makes it the third time a high-profile replacement for Tiffany didn’t last, either for story purposes or because of decision-making behind the scenes.
Ortiz, a trained Behavioral Analysis Unit Agent, appears in a handful of episodes and has a rocky tenure. She doesn’t have a lot of field experience and makes mistakes early on. Reports indicated that producers wanted to go in a different direction after the casting was announced, explaining that Ortiz was too young as a character to fit as Scola’s long-term partner.
Casting Alabi, known for her work on S.W.A.T. and the Magnum P.I. reboot, seemed to go in the direction of bringing in a character with life experience. Dani Rhodes is even there for the FBI season 7 finale, in which the main characters aren’t sure who they can trust. It should have solidified her place in the group. Instead, it looks to be another temporary fix.
Why It’s So Difficult To Replace Tiffany In FBI
It’s Been Done Before
Ortiz, a trained Behavioral Analysis Unit Agent, appears in a handful of episodes and has a rocky tenure. She doesn’t have a lot of field experience and makes mistakes early on. Reports indicated that producers wanted to go in a different direction after the casting was announced, explaining that Ortiz was too young as a character to fit as Scola’s long-term partner.
Casting Alabi, known for her work on S.W.A.T. and the Magnum P.I. reboot, seemed to go in the direction of bringing in a character with life experience. Dani Rhodes is even there for the FBI season 7 finale, in which the main characters aren’t sure who they can trust. It should have solidified her place in the group. Instead, it looks to be another temporary fix.
Why It’s So Difficult To Replace Tiffany In FBI
It’s Been Done Before
Garza remains with the show, though FBI cast members have come and gone. The series has remained sturdy throughout, already renewed up to season 9. It could be that the producers are trying different approaches to see what works best. But after so many attempts, the revolving door of Tiffany Wallace replacements sticks out.
Perhaps the best way forward is for FBI to acknowledge the unease and have Scola double down on how much he misses Wallace to start season 8. The feeling will eventually settle, but it’s a way for the writers to let the audience know that this particular replacement hasn’t gone smoothly and that Katherine Renee Kane is missed.
