‘FBI’: Alana De La Garza Talks Isobel’s Job Move — Who Will Be Her Successor?
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What To Know
- Isobel (Alana De La Garza) is set to move into the role of ADIC (assistant director in charge) and must choose her successor in the December 1 episode of FBI.
- Although Isobel wants Jubal for her former position, concerns about his past suspensions and conflicts make his candidacy controversial among higher-ups.
- Alana De La Garza tells TV Insider what the job means to Isobel and what she wants in her successor.
It’s time for Isobel (Alana De La Garza) to make a major move in the Monday, December 1, episode of FBI. But what does that mean for the team moving forward?
In the episode titled “Fadeaway,” Isobel must name her successor before she moves into her new role, as ADIC (assistant director in charge). It’s a job that came up when she returned to work following her near-death experience at the end of last season and beginning of this one.
“I think the ADIC role for her is a sign that all her hard work and dedication to the job over the years has paid off. Since the beginning of this season, Isobel has been mentally wrestling with what is next for her so being offered this role was a great way for her to assess her next steps at the bureau,” De La Garza tells TV Insider.
When the possibility of Isobel making this move first came up in Season 8 Episode 3, ADIC Ropac (Clark Carmichael) told her she’d have to pick her successor and her immediate choice was Jubal (Jeremy Sisto). However, that didn’t go over so well. He told her she’d want her first move to be greeted with overwhelming support and Jubal’s name carried too much baggage. While he did step up filling in for her while she was recovering, he was where he needed to be, in the higher-ups’ eyes.
Still, will Isobel fight for Jubal to get the job? Is there anything she can do?
“Isobel always acts in the interest of what is best. I don’t think she would have thrown Jubal’s name in the ring if she didn’t think he’d be the right fit. But, I also think she knew going into it that Jubal — between suspensions and conflicts — may not be a favorite for the job,” De La Garza acknowledges.
When it does come to whoever replaces her, the star continues, “She is looking for someone who is strong and determined and who acts in the best interest of the bureau — no matter the circumstances.”
Also in this next episode, when a large-scale explosion rocks a Brooklyn apartment complex, the team quickly locates the perpetrator and discovers he’s acting on the orders of a convicted felon currently serving time.
What are you hoping to see in this episode? What do you think of Isobel becoming ADIC? Who do you think should be her successor? Let us know in the comments section below.
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Will Alana continue to be onscreen regularly?? She’s too good to lose
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It should be Jubal.
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If not Jubal, then I think someone from the FBI Family although its been canceled, FBI Most Wanted, Dylan McDermott is an excellent fit or Scott from FBI International, two extremely qualified members that should be casted into this role. They no doubt will bring some added flavor to the show..
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Cast, not casted. There is no such word as "casted".
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Please not M Dermott.
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Jubal, there’s no one else to lead this team. The higher ups aren’t in the trenches, they sit behind their desk and judge what others do. Let’s see them do the job Jubal does. What does it mean for Alana going forward on the show. I really like her, I hope she doesn’t leave.
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Believe in Jubal but if not him then Wes Mitchell from FBI Internaltional. Loved him on Chicago One & FBI International he was just getting a foothold when they canceled it. Jesse Soffer is a wonderful actor & would be great addition as ADIC.
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D
I wish they'd bring Sela Ward back in. Maybe her character is ready to come out of retirement for awhile. Definitely not Jubal tho...
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If the main qualification is stomping around waving his arms and telling the obvious, he's a shoo;
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It’s interesting .. Jubak drives my nuts with his yelling a waving .. seems many enjoy this .. it’s just overacting to me.. no reason.. this is not leader material to me.. but …
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It should be Jubal but his track record of getting into trouble
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It should not be Jubal.This is their opportunity to add some new blood to the show, to make the storylines more interesting.
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It's should be Jubal!
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Isobel turned down the job the article is bogus
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I do not care since all fbi tv shows have gotten rid of African Americans
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Jubal
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It should be Jubal he deserves it amd works hard all the time
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Definitely should be Jubal. He puts his heart and sole into the job. Just look at the episode DECENT and how he saved all those lives.
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Jubal should be next up. He is super qualified. He has shown his skill set.
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If it's Jubal then it has to be Maggie
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R
The most boring show need new characters you took off the best one FBI International it was field work not a bunch of computer hackers talking in a office killing off the wrong people but Isabel making a miracle comeback bunch of bull💤a soonze fest
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