Main Plot: Season 7 continues to follow the FBI team in New York as they tackle complex and high-stakes cases. In the season opener, “Abandoned,” a seemingly simple murder of a plumber in Brooklyn sparks a global investigation, forcing the FBI team to collaborate closely with the CIA and face unprecedented threats.
New Cast Member: Lisette Olivera joins the team as Special Agent Syd Ortiz in the Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU). Syd is expected to replace Tiffany Wallace (played by Katherine Renee Kane) and become the new partner of Stuart Scola (John Boyd). However, after a few episodes, Olivera leaves due to feedback about her character’s lack of chemistry with the rest of the cast, particularly her age difference with her co-stars.
Returning Cast: Missy Peregrym (Maggie Bell), Zeeko Zaki (OA Zidan), Jeremy Sisto (Jubal Valentine), and Alana De La Garza (Isobel Castille) continue their roles in the series. However, some characters appear less due to contract adjustments and cost-related factors.
Notable Cases: Season 7 brings several high-intensity cases, including:
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“Perfect”: A serial killer case that challenges the team as they try to track down a highly dangerous perpetrator.
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“Monumental”: A murder case tied to a group of conspiracy theorists, complicating the investigation.
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“Riptide”: The murder of three customs officers in a cargo heist forces the team to work with OA’s old partner to solve the case.
Season Finale: The season finale, “Abandoned,” delivers a dramatic conclusion where Jubal Valentine narrowly escapes death after an intentional attack on a covert FBI office. The team uncovers a rogue terrorist group infiltrating their organization, setting the stage for an intense new battle.
