FBI Season 8 Opens with Uncertainty and High Stakes
The FBI returns to season 8 with a tense atmosphere, as suspicions about the organization being infiltrated have not been cleared up. In season 7, the audience witnessed a breathtaking confrontation between the team of agents and a mysterious underground organization called Forefront. Although the team declared victory after dramatic manhunts, the shadow of suspicion still looms: how many members of Forefront have not been exposed and are secretly operating behind the scenes? That uncertainty makes the atmosphere in the Bureau increasingly tense, paving the way for a season filled with many mysteries.
The previous season ended with a big shock – the sudden collapse of Isobel (Alana De La Garza) in the middle of the operating room. This moment not only shocked her colleagues but also made global fans restless. Jeremy Sisto, who plays Jubal Valentine, said that Isobel’s departure—if it happens—would be “a huge blow to the team, to Jubal, and of course to the show itself.” He emphasized that it would be a true cliffhanger, forcing viewers to wait and watch to see what happens next. De La Garza also hinted that the situation could change the entire landscape of the FBI in the new season.
The Expanding FBI Universe: Gains and Losses
While FBI is the only series in the universe still in production, viewers won’t have just one option. CBS is launching a new series called CIA, an investigative procedural inspired by the success of the FBI, slated to debut in the series’ midseason run. This would both expand and fill the void left by the two previous series in the FBI universe after they were canceled.
Sisto’s character Jubal Valentine has appeared on several canceled shows, and he’s expressed his hope that he’ll get the chance to star in the Tom Ellis-led CIA series. “I really want to be a part of this new series. I hope Jubal can help in some CIA-related situation, but nothing is set in stone. I don’t know if I’ll get that call. But I’m sure Jubal would love it,” Sisto told Screen Rant. Ellis portrays a complex character – one who uses deceit, deception, and even trickery to achieve his goals. This creates a moral haze that makes him both suspicious and compelling. Ellis admits that such behavior may be reprehensible in real life, but on screen, it creates an irresistible appeal, promising to bring a lot of suspense and drama to the audience.
