
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.
Sofia Ortega (Adriana Ducassi) was Tiffany’s first replacement. She lasted only an episode, deciding that she wasn’t a good fit for the job. Among other temporary partners, whether there was a lack of compatibility or it was only a momentary fix, Scola was also paired with Syd Ortiz (Lisette Olivera).
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
Character replacements are baked into the premise of FBI. Emmy nominee Connie Nielsen appeared in just the first episode of FBI as the team’s supervisor, before she was replaced in the role by two-time Emmy winner Sela Ward. In the role of Dana Mosler, Ward departed the CBS procedural after a single season. She was replaced by Alana de la Garza as Isobel Castille.
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.