‘FBI: Most Wanted’ Boss on Jess’ ‘Emotional’ Exit & How the Team Moves Forward
Spoiler Alert
[Warning: The below contains MAJOR spoilers for FBI: Most Wanted Season 3, Episode 14 “Shattered.”]
That episode title is a pretty apt description for how we feel after watching Julian McMahon‘s last episode of FBI: Most Wanted. It’s also fitting for Jess’ loved ones: the team members he worked with the longest (Roxy Sternberg’s Sheryll Barnes and Keisha Castle-Hughes’ Hana Gibson), his girlfriend (Jen Landon’s Sarah), and his father (Terry O’Quinn‘s Byron).
While tracking down a man who abused his girlfriend and protecting her, Jess was killed in the line of duty. At his side as he bled out, from a gunshot wound in his neck, were Barnes and Hana, who were then the ones to deliver the heartbreaking news to Sarah, just as she was planning a vacation with Jess. Sarah and Byron were then the ones to go to see Jess’ daughter, in boarding school, and the episode ended with them at her dorm door.
Showrunner and executive producer David Hudgins explains Jess’ exit and teases what’s ahead as the team grieves and Dylan McDermott comes in as the task force’s new leader.
Why did you kill off Jess and do so in this way?
David Hudgins: Julian had approached us about wanting to go to pursue and do other things, so in the writers’ room, we started thinking about how we could fashion his exit. We considered all different possibilities, and ultimately we came down to something that we felt in a way honored the premise of the show, which is that this is the most wanted Fugitive Task Force. We chase the worst of the worst, the most dangerous of the dangerous, and one of the risks of that job is getting hurt or killed in the line of duty. We felt that it was something that was emotional, something that was dramatic and shocking, and in a way, also honorable — Jess goes out saving the life of the woman that we’re trying to rescue — but it’s also sort of a realization of something that is a constant risk for people who do that job.
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What kinds of conversations did you have with Julian about that? Did anything change as a result?
We had some general conversations, but Julian, true to his self, trusted the writers to handle the exit in the way that we thought was best for the show. I did tell him, “Look, we’re gonna exit you from the show. It’s gonna be in a big way, in an impactful way, in an emotional way.” I think the audience has invested obviously in Jess, but also in his family, so we definitely wanted to play the idea of family, both his work family and his real family, into the story as well, which is why the episode doesn’t just end with him getting shot. It ends with the emotional impact of that on Sarah, and then on Byron and Sarah, as they go to tell Tali.
We didn’t see Tali find out. Was that due to availability or planned from the beginning?
It was planned. We thought it was almost more dramatic to end with the knock and have the audience imagine how that terrible, terrible conversation would go. But Jess’ story doesn’t end. In the next few episodes, we will see his death play out at work amongst the team as they try to process it and also with Sarah and Byron.
So we’re going to see Sarah and Byron again. What about Tali?
We will see Sarah and Byron again. I don’t think we’re gonna see Tali.
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It was fitting that Barnes and Hana were the ones with him given that Ortiz [Miguel Gomez] and Kristin [Alexa Davalos] are the newest members and then the ones to go to Sarah. How was that decided?
You hit the nail on the head. Barnes and Hana were there from the beginning with Jess. There was a whole dynamic with Barnes on the show; we would refer to it in the writers’ rooms as they were almost work spouses. And so we felt like for somebody to deliver the news, it should be the two who knew him the best and knew him the longest. It worked out for story too, because Kristin and Ortiz go down to New Orleans to get Byron, to bring him to tell Tali the news. Plus, I just had a feeling that the combination of Keisha and Roxy and Jen Landon in that scene would be so emotional. They were fantastic in those scenes.
How much will we see the team grieving? With their cases, they can’t take much time for personal matters.
That’s true. One of the things that was interesting when we were breaking those stories is on the one hand you’re a professional, and you have a job to do and you want to do your job. On the other, you’re a human being and you’ve lost not only your boss, but also a very good friend. The idea of that and how that plays into each of the characters’ mindset and psyche and attitude as they’re handling the next couple of cases we thought was very interesting. There’s gonna be some real raw emotion and even discord as everybody works through it.
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Who has the hardest time balancing work and grief?
Do I have to pick one? They all do. Hana in particular had an attachment to Jess that was very strong, and so we’ll see Hana dealing with it in a very poignant way. Barnes as a parent is dealing with it also from the standpoint of poor Tali. So it’s fair to say that it hits the two of them the hardest, which is not to say that Kristin and Ortiz aren’t dealing with it either.
You brought up discord. Which team numbers will there be conflict between?
It’s Hana trying to deal with the loss of Jess and how it filters out. Everybody handles grief differently. Some people internalize, some people lash out, not everybody goes through it at the same pace and at the same time.
How is the team going to be operating until Dylan’s character arrives? Who’s in charge?
You’ve raised a very good question, which is part of the story: Who is gonna step up? Who is gonna take charge? In those two episodes, it’s the team figuring that dynamic out, working through their grief and figuring out a way that they can work together and hanging over all of that is sort of this idea of who’s the new person gonna be.
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At first, I’m thinking Barnes, but then there was the moment of Kristin running things at the beginning of a case and Jess complimenting her on it.
Yes. And Isobel [FBI‘s Alana De La Garza] makes an appearance in the next episode to talk with the team and check in on them and make sure they’re OK. The issue you just raised is part of the story in the next episode: What do you do when you have a leadership vacuum like that? Ultimately these people are professional enough to get the job done and they work through it and it’s actually a nice story of them figuring out how to do it.
When will we meet Dylan’s character and what did you want to do with his introduction and character? He’s coming into a team that just lost its leader.
Dylan’s [first episode] is April 12. He has started filming. I don’t want to give too much away about it, but I will say when we started down this road, obviously it wasn’t just a question of how do you exit Jess, it’s how do you bring in a new person and who is that person? We started developing an idea for the new character. We looked at it as an opportunity to reinvigorate, to shake up the dynamic. And so by the time he comes in in [Episode] 317, the team is eagerly awaiting to see what happens when he gets there. He shows up, and we’re off to the races.
What kind of leader is he? What can you say about that shaking up of team dynamics?
Everybody has a different style and again, the idea of bringing in somebody new as writers, we were thinking, well, then, it should be somebody who does have a different style than Jess, somebody who has a different outlook, maybe approaches the cases in a different way, but ultimately just like Jess, is motivated by justice, by getting the fugitive in every episode. We felt like here’s a chance for somebody to do things a little bit differently and watching the team adjust to that is interesting.
Does anyone on the team have a history with him?
I don’t want to get too far into spoiler land. The answer to that is no at this point.
Did I catch a Clinton [Nathaniel Arcand, who left in Season 2] reference when Jess mentioned his brother-in-law in Florida? Was that something you wanted to make sure to do with Jess’ last episode?
Yes, that’s a very good catch. Yeah, when they’re painting and he mentions that when he was in Florida, he was deep sea fishing with Clinton.
What else is coming up? You’re balancing grief, these cases, and then also building to the end of the season.
The next stretch of episodes is mostly about the upset in the dynamic, the processing of grief from the loss of Jess. And then once Dylan comes in, I think that’s six episodes ’til the end of the season and we’re building out an arc for his character and an arc for the team and the other characters that will hopefully all intersect by the time we get to the finale in 22.
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Sad..can't think of anyone who can lead the show like he did . Probably will not be as interesting without him. Goodbye to such a great character.
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Best show of the 3 FBI’s, only because of Jess. Don’t like McDermott at all so I guess I will find another show to watch. So disappointed!
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I liked McDermott in the past but don't like him in Law & Order Organized Crime. Hopefully this will be positive.
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I was really hoping they didn't kill Jess off because Tali already had lost her mother and I didn't think it was right to lose her father too. I was hoping that somehow he survived but was unable to continue doing his job because of his injuries and that meant he had to go leave his job for good. Doesn't always have to be a sad ending in shows. As a fan when you get use to certain actors in a role, it is hard to adjust to someone new but it can happen. Time will tell with Dylan McDermott taking his place how good the show remains.
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I agree with your statement
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I find it disappointing that the writers talk about the viewers being invested in Jess' family, then say that while we'll get a bit more of Sarah and Byron we won't see Tali again, the only member of his family that's been a part of the show from the beginning.
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I was so shocked when Jess died, I couldn't believe it. I will miss his character. He is such an amazing actor. Wow, what a powerful episode.
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Why do they always kill off the best character??? Just like with Christopher on NCIS New Orleans they killed him off then the show started going down in the ratings and killing off Jess will probably do the same thing. Sad
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Because he no longer wanted to be on the show. The show wanted him to stay but he said no.
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Jess and Sarah had a trip PLANNED. Why not have him go on vacation to recover, realize how close he came to losing it all, then retire to wherever they went? Tali joins them after school is out. Jess recovers, Sarah is happy Jess is no longer in danger of being shot again, Tali gets to keep her surviving parent. Win. Win. Win.
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shocked & horrified the way Jess was written out of show. No chance of a return later!
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I strongly agree with you! Why did they have to do this to Jess? I am so upset over how they handle the ending. Please bring Tali back!
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Could have just let him and Sarah go on vacation and when they come back he resigns because he found a new love. I am just saddened he died. I love Julian McMahon!!!
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I have watched this since the beginning liking it the least, but follow the characters more than the awful plots of psychopath killers. I just turned it off last night because I had enough mid episode and I felts they were going to kill him off. Why not let him have a life with Sarah? Just way too tired of death ending character plots! Will give new guy a chance but after playing Wheatley this will be a stretch. Very sad!
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Dylan McDermott did a phenomenal job as Richard Wheatley. He is a very versatile actor and cannot wait to see what he does in this new role!
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Never watching again! Jess was this show ! Without him it is nothing. This show has just been totally ruined for me. I’m done with it!
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He wanted to leave the show. The show wanted him to continue but he said no.
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I did not like the ending! There were certainly other ways to explain his departure. I thought it was typical of Hollywood not creative!
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I really liked the Jess character and his relationships with the other characters. I was shocked to see him dying, which was confirmed. This episode made me cry.
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I hated the ending. They should have let them go on vacation and decided not to come back. He was the best part of the show.
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I am a fan of Julian McMahon since charmed. I only watched the show because he was on it. It's just like NCIS and all of the good characters leave. I won't watch the show again. Good luck Julian.
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I agree he made the show
I don't know that I want to continue watching
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I am not very happy with this story line! Bad choice, and I don't know if I will continue to watch this show!
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The showrunner and writers need to be fired and replaced for this as Jess's death was anti-clmatic and forced. I get the part that in law enforcement that getting killed on the job is part of the routine but they set Jess's exit in a way that was executed poorly and very abruptly. First off, this felt like this was done out of spite because it was clear that McMahon either had issues with the production and the studios and wanted to leave or they just didn't know what to do with his character and killed him off going forward. His final story arc should have been 2 episodes that lead to his shooting and it should have been done towards the end of the season instead of in the middle of it. What they did was help to kill this show's ratings by killing off the main character in a way that was done for shock value. They should have just had Jess transfer or get promoted to another position and then bring in McDermott's character as his successor going forward, but they stupidly decided that having Jess being taken down by a loser ex-convict and woman-beater was the best sendoff they could give him. Well if this show gets cancelled or loses viewers going forward, that is on their heads.
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Already approved for next season. They did it mid season as per request from Julian. He wanted off the show now. not later.
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I really thought it would end with a marraige . not his death very sad ending!
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Done watching the show, Jess was the show. And there was no reason to kill him off! 😕😕
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This episode SUCKED and I know I won't be watching this show again. Dick Wolf didn't kill off Stabler when he left SVU. He shouldn't have killed off Jess who was the ONLY reason I even watched this show for the last three seasons.
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My mom said the same thing! I’m so disappointed!
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I loved Jess’ character & thought his last episode was heart-wrenching. However, is it just me, but after watching Dylan McDermott for two years as a despicable mob guy on Law & Order Organized Crime, this role will be a hard sell for me.
I wish the cast good luck & hope this works out, but Julian McMahon will be missed.
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Awww not happy....
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As someone who can look at a show from a perspectives I am stunned! I can understand the need for writing a character out. I watched criminal minds from episode 1 day 1. That job can be just as dangerous. I also used to watch NCIS up until this last season. Humans can survive being shot in the neck. He was even out side in the parking lot of an ER! Why did Tali have to loose her father too? That is just unnecessary. Yes, the job is high risk and yes, the chase the worst of the worst. That doesn’t mean that the lead character has to die in order to leave. He could have finally found some peace and true happiness. After all he and his family went through medical retirement is the least he deserved. I am not a fan of Dylan McDermott. Not only that he is still actively playing a serious criminal and murderer on Law and Order Criminal intent or whatever that new spin off is called. That is a seriously poor casting choice at this time. Anyone who follows multiple shows like this household will have a difficult time accepting the swap from murderer to the leader of the fbi fugitive task force. I am a bit heartbroken because this show before Covid was really starting to stir the feelings criminal minds did. The team was a family and when the show came on the characters felt real. I love the rest of the team but I am not sure I can continue watching after Jess’ storyline &the team finishes coming to terms. There are plenty of amazing less recognizable actors FIND someone else!
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Why did they have to kill Jess off? Can the networks not Think of any other way to write a character out of a show? By Jess being off the show, three other characters no longer are on there either. Don't like the new guy they are bringing in to replace Jess. Guess 'Most Wanted' won't be a show I will watch anymore.
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I was royally pissed off. I will miss the dynamic with his family
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Going to miss him!! They are going to really mess up this show by adding McDermott. I have watched from the beginning but will probably stop because of him. Just do not care for him as an actor.
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Very, very disappointed in the ending!
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All I can say is “what happened” - I love to watch this show and now it will not be the same. I know actors like to move on but this is like the third or fourth character leaving the show. Just sad.
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This was so bad! He was a lot of the reason we watched this show. He made a great lead. Wish the show good luck!
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He wanted to leave the show. The show wanted him to continue but he said no.
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I was in shock and had to keep telling myself it's a TV show -- it was like losing a good friend.
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OMG!! Not expecting that for the end of the show. Actually, not impressed either. Jess shouldn't have died, but maybe could've been in a coma for a while, and have him retire due to his injuries, and have brought in the new character then. I would've liked to have seen them take their trip, or it could've ended with him getting better, but not enough to ever work again, but go to Bali with Sarah. Didn't like this ending at all.
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Closure is needed. A funeral and Tali saying goodbye to her father. Agents don't just die - big services.
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He was the only reason I watched this show- already deleted this episode along with cancelling all upcoming recordings - I get so tired of tv show/series are always killing off main characters-
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Did not see this coming and was numb. Glad they did not show Tali’s reaction,would have lost it Loved the way Barnes and Hanna handled Sarah’s shock response. Showing the badge was respect to service to his country. I do love the Dylan McDermott selection who commands a presence different from Julian….The team dynamics will be fascinating…
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Because he is such a great actor, his death was sad but his focus first was to save lives. Adding McDermott who I also view as a great actor will present another dynamic & I wil continue to watch. I am a fan of Duck Wolf’s art.
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I only watch it because of him not sure if I'm gonna continue watching
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So sad. Such a man of dignity and integrity.
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Too bad they never mentioned former agent Kenny Crosby during this episode. What would his reaction be like after hearing the news about the death of his former boss.
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Of the three FBI's this was my favorite. This was because of Jess. I cannot watch this show anymore. You would leave Tali an orphan? Is it just a requirement that any love interest of the best character is destined to be alone or to be killed? I am very disappointed .
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I think the casting of Dylan is MUCH TOO soon off the heels of Law and Order. There isn't even a confirmation that he died (no body found). So to switch from this despicable character to the head of this Team in what feels like overnight, will be a challenge......There has to be others you could have hired, his body isn't even "cold" yet from that show. AND I have loved this show up to now!!!
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So incredibly sad. I almost couldn't handle it. I wish they would show Tali though. She was such a big part of his life
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Why did Jess have to die, was my favorite of the FBI’S will watch for a bit to see how it moves forward but not a McDermott fan so we will see!
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There have been so many changes in this group it’s hard to get into a new person that joins them. Also, Dylan McDermott just played the most horrible person on Law & Order/Organized Crime and I hated him. I have always liked him until that role so I will have a hard time feeling he is credible.
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I think McMahon is extremely talented and the show didn’t fully utilize his talent. So sad
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I cried like a baby when Jess was killed off. I just couldn't believe it. He was the show! I don't want to watch the show without Jess LaCroix. I know I won't like Dylan McDermott. He looks too much like a villain. I'm with others and find something else to watch. With so many feeling the same way, I can't imagine the show going on. They'll lose ratings and eventually be canceled.
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McDermott was very good on The Practice many years ago, and he was hardly a villain there. I hope people at least give him a chance.
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Jess and his family were all that made this show unique. Doesn’t matter who they bring in. They didn’t develop the other characters enough for the show to survive. Stupid stupid and unnecessary ending.
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Never Watching this Show AGAIN!!! You didn't have to Kill him! Could've had him get Married and decide to leave for his Family. But Nooooooo... You killed the entire Show now and McDermott will lose all Ratings
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WHY?????
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I hated to see Julian leave the show. He was such a strong lead in the show. I, personally, don't care for Dylan McDermott, and I don't feel he has the acting strength to lead the show. I was very disappointed when I read about the departure of Julian, and disappointed again after hearing who will be joining the show. I guess we will be making the decision on watching/not watching the show after we've seen a few episodes with the new lead. It was 'my show' to watch on Tuesday night. Julian, you are missed.
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Really disappointed with the ending. With so much bad in the world a cliche happy ending would have been nice. Not sure we will watch this show again.
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I want be watching anymore
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This storyline was disappointing. Why not just let him fly off to be happy. No, they has to go kill him. What if he decides in the future to come back! Now he can't. These shows and soaps are getting worst by the minute.
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I will miss his character so much🥲
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Worst ending for a great character. You guys could have done better. May loose some ratings and viewers after this. Not sure i even wanna watch it anymore.
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Sad about the future of the show.
Just hope this was really Julian McMahon's wish. It makes him less a professional in my opinion; just did not think he could be so.
If the Producers' desire, the results of such a move will reflect like other TV moves... NCIS: New Orleans / LA / Gibbs for examples... great shows messed up by missing characters.
RE: Dylan McDermott besides less than Julian McMahon in screen presence and charisma, DM is a retread per my prior viewing of his TV performances. I do HOPE to be proven wrong about DM & the Producers.
Best ever from Writers: Jess & Sarah interactions from their first scene!!!
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TERRIBLE IDEA to kill Jess. There’s enough sadness and turmoil in the real world. So why pile on?
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It stinks. Also I doubt I’ll watch it,I don’t need this much sadness and I don’t like Dylan.
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I knew he was leaving, however don't like that they killed him off as Tali and the rest of family had already lost her mother...they very easily could have had an emotional injury and have him leave his job!
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I think the writer made mistake bringing a new person as the boss. Whenever that happen many people dont like to watch anymore. If they promote one of the old crrews and bring a new person to replace that person viewers will continue watching as befores, is like Jess ghost is still around. Law and Order's Olivia Benson is an example.
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My 83 year old Mom said she probably will not watch anymore because Jess was her favorite on the show. I seriously can’t believe you killed him off! Maybe he’s going deep undercover and it’s a fake death because Jess deserved more. He deserved a vacation and retirement and his daughter now lost her Dad and Mother! I know life isn’t fair but Jess deserved better! You should’ve let his last episode be on a Sandy beach somewhere but instead, you allowed a low life nobody punk kill him!
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It is going to be hard to go from McDermott's truly evil character on L&O Organized Crime to him becoming a guy who chases the truly evil characters. Jess was great and will be really missed, I wonder where he will turn up next.
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He was the heart of the show. So sad he’s leaving. I do love the show and hope it continues to do well.
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Not happy, was shocked, not expecting it. Hope the show can keep going
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Whyyyyy , so upsetting & sad 🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️😔😔
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I can't believe how much Jess's death upset me. Says a lot about both the actor and the character.
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I think the writers are stuck in a rut. Most always kill off actors if they leave a show. When they want to add some drama they always make a woman pregnant. Writers need more imagination.
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Dynamic episode,the killer was true to form and everyone stepped up to produce a memorable episode! Will miss Julian and hope him continued success…
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Sad ending for Jess. Guess I will have to find something else to watch. Won't be the same. Writers really messed up a great show.
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So sorry he left. Many people who leave shows to pursue other opportunities usually end up never being heard from again except for bit parts on other shows.
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Tuesday's "FBI" trilogogy is our FAVORITE night of tv, etc!! Truly exciting, realalistic due to wonderful acting (now, "our friends!!) & brilliant writing, etc. We, too, become attached &...will again...that's GOOD TV. BRING IT ON!!! franki&Merle
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I cried buckets. Jess was a fabulous character. I will miss him.
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Me too. I loved his character and how he was so easy going about most everything. I will miss him tremendously.😭😢
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when watching the episode where Jess died, I was no longer excited to continue watching FBI Most Wanted, because for me the most interesting thing was Jess's character as the leader of the group, I really regretted why the writer did that
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So disappointed !!! Why does CBS love to kill off beloved characters !!??
Linda Reagan Amy Carlson began watching her on NBC soap Another World then Bluebloods ripped my heart out when they killed her charater off. Lucas Black on NCIS Nola my favorite NCIS. I have followed his career since he began acting as a kid. Also we start to see characters leave especially on NCIS. I was really loving the dynamic with Jess and Sarah. Tali left her grandparents and uncle left. More on NCIS Nola. Brody, the young undercover agent . Stop this CBS !!! Writers can write better than that. No longer watch bloodbloods. Now no more FBI most wanted. Dylan McDermot was wonderful in Steel Magnolias but not as villain. No storyline about Jess and Sarah and Family tonite. Jennifer Landon is so good. Michael Landon’s daughter. Will miss her character !!!
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BS …. Moving on
Find new show
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One of the most jackass things I have ever seen. In dealing with the faithful watchers (myself being one of them) of FBI Most Wanted, I think you could come up with at least 99 other ways to let them down easier. I know, I know, Blah Blah Blah Blah Blah. Because of the way you handled his exit, Julian's replacement had better be damn good or I will be watching AGT. Also I can't get over the feeling that something else was going on regarding his departure.
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I'm done, what's going on at CBS, this and Bull is going off air, crazy so no more CBS in our house. JESS made that show
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I hate to see him go he’s going to be missed so much I’ve loved him ever since nip and tuck it’s so sad I’ll probably not watch it anymore without him
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It was a very emotional episode. It's very sad to see Jess die. I understand why the writers killed off his character. In still in shock though.
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First time I have ever cried on a TV show!
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I cried like a baby. why did they have to kill him off?? Why couldn't himand Sarah went on vacation and he just extended it and decided to retire.
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I’m glad I have this forum to discuss this terrible ending!! Julian McMahon wanted to leave the show but why the heck did they decide to kill him? I’m only hoping he went deep undercover and had to fake his death! He deserved so much more. Now!!!! I loved Dylan McDermott’s ruthless character on LAW&ORDER! I hope people give him a chance on FBI MOST WANTED.
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Disappointed once again that a main character was “killed” off of the show. If Jesse had to be killed, why not have Sarah and Jesse die in an airplane crash on their way to a well-deserved vacation to Bali.
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I hated it not all cops need to leave a show by death. Cop out.
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Dylan McDermott I’m not going to be watching this show anymore he is a terrible actor
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I am pissed. Will no longer watch a show that has no respect for the viewers.
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NO NO NO not right should of went on vacation and just retired happily!!!! Why is it always kill them off.... not a happy fan he was the heart of the series.
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this was worse than killing Al in Chigago PD. Jess was the show,so disappointed,I agree with the other comments,they could have let him marry Sarah, anything but being killed off. not sure if I'll watch again......
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Im still in shock. He was a great actor and he held his family together. He played a great part. He will be missed
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So disappointed. Why did he have to die! You blew it on this one. Think you lost me as a viewer.
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I was so upset that you killed him off! It shattered me! I wanted him to go to be with Tally. She should not have lost both parents.
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He was a great actor , but it doesn’t surprise me. He will show up again some where else
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I'm not sure about Dylan Mcdermott coming in to replace Jess. I watch L&O Organized Crime where he played a really bad guy. I never really ever liked this actor. Seems he always plays a bad guy. I loved watching the actor who played Jess. I guess he is one of the reasons I watched this show. I guess I will just have to watch and see how Dylan fits in.
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Really sad when stars decide they don't want to continue on with the character they created. They should think about that before they take the job.
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Have watched a gazillion TV shows since 1958!! 10 gazillion changes of actors' characters in these shows!
Reflects real life really...and...life goes on! Differently, but just as good. Sometimes better.
Dylan McDermott is a wonderful actor. Great addition. Recently, he's been cast as terrible villain types. He has a plethora of talent. Geesh, how narrow minded to not even give him a chance.
If you never watch FMW again, will be your loss!
BJN
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I like Julian McMahon, not so much in this role, but l definitely cannot see him in character or out, being replaced by Dylan McDermott. I have never found a “liking” for him; but will try to see him in the role since l do like the show. Also, l never saw any chemistry between Jess and Sarah. It was just not there.
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McMahon was never believable in that role, and I really don't think he "wanted to do other things". It's the lowest rated of the 3, which is often true of the show that airs at the latest time, but he just didn't fit.
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