In Season 7, Episode 14 of FBI, titled “Hitched,” viewers witnessed one of the most intense moments of the season: a terrifying train hijacking that put OA (Zeeko Zaki) and his girlfriend Gemma’s lives in serious jeopardy.
The High-Stakes Train Crisis
While en route to Niagara Falls, the passenger train is taken hostage by a group of terrorists. Amid the chaos, Gemma is shot, and OA must act quickly to save her and the other passengers onboard. Demonstrating quick thinking and bravery, OA decouples several train cars and takes control of part of the train, steering it away from danger.
This sequence was praised as a season highlight, showcasing Zeeko Zaki’s powerful emotional performance as OA faces the possibility of losing the woman he loves while carrying the weight of protecting many lives.
OA’s Emotional Aftermath
Zeeko Zaki shared insights on portraying OA’s emotional state:
“This was a new emotional territory for OA — he’s not just the hero, but a vulnerable man. OA doesn’t even know if he’s okay, and that felt very real.”
Following the event, Maggie (Julie Berman) appears as a crucial source of support, comforting OA as he wrestles with guilt, trauma, and uncertainty about the future.
Love and Bond Tested
The reunion between OA and Maggie marks a turning point in their relationship. Although they have faced dangers before, this is the first time they’ve confronted a near-death experience so deeply and personally.
Showrunners have revealed upcoming episodes will explore how this trauma affects their dynamic, as they learn to support and protect each other amid ongoing threats.
Fan Reactions
Fans on social media and forums expressed strong empathy and praised the actors’ performances:
“That train scene had me on the edge of my seat. OA and Maggie are becoming one of FBI’s most compelling couples.”
“Zeeko Zaki and Julie Berman brought so much heart and realism to their roles.”
