Throughout the many seasons of FBI, the character Jubal Valentine played by Jeremy Sisto has always stood out — not because of the explosive action scenes, but because of the inner depth clearly portrayed through each life-or-death decision at FBI headquarters. But few people know that to have the image of a sharp and strong agent like today, behind Jeremy are the silent battles, both in real life and on screen, that have shaped a thorny and determined Jubal.
From the moment he appeared, Jubal was portrayed as someone who stood between the boundary of emotions and responsibility. He faced addiction, fell down and stood up again, and it was that imperfect past that became the background that helped Jeremy’s character have a different color compared to the usual “invincible” agent type. Viewers saw in Jubal a person who could hurt, could make mistakes, but still move forward — and that is what made him memorable.
What few people know is that in real life, Jeremy Sisto has gone through many personal events, and it is that real experience that is the golden material that helps him breathe life into the role. Jeremy’s acting is not just about technique, but also about the vivid emotions that come from an experienced person. The scenes where Jubal loses his temper when his teammates are in danger, the moment he faces himself in the treatment room, or the quiet moments next to the office chair when everything collapses — all make the audience feel a human being, not a slogan-shouting model.
The strong transformation in recent seasons further proves that. Jubal is no longer just a “remote control machine”, he has become the heart of the team, the one responsible for every decision related to life. And Jeremy Sisto shows that with his eyes, voice, and every breath in tense scenes. There are episodes without epic action scenes, but his expressions alone are enough to pull the audience’s emotions to the climax.
Perhaps it’s the silent battles—from the character’s past to Jeremy’s real-life journey—that make Jubal one of the most profound and psychological agents the FBI has ever had. More than just a leader, he’s a symbol of inner struggle, of how winning against yourself is harder than losing against your enemy.
And that’s why fans love Jubal Valentine—not because he’s perfect, but because he’s real. So real that we see ourselves in his failures, and are inspired to get back up again.
Do you think Jubal deserves a solo episode that delves deeper into his past and psychological struggles? If so, just say it—“We want a Jubal-centric episode!” 🔥
