FBI season 7 is previewed by star Missy Peregrym, who discusses Maggie’s future with the team and addresses potential romances. When it returns to CBS, FBI season 7 will be dealing with the departure of Tiffany Wallace, as actor Katherine Renee Kane will be exiting the series after making her first appearance in season 3. But other team members, like Peregrym’s Maggie Bell, will also undergo their fair share of changes.
In an interview with TV Insider, ahead of the premiere of FBI season 7, which premieres Tuesday, October 15 at 8 PM ET on CBS, Peregrym previewed what to expect from Maggie. The actor, who has been with the show from the start, said that Maggie is most focused on being there for the young Ella but notes that the demands of her job make it difficult. Though she doesn’t name anyone in particular, Peregrym mentions that Maggie has someone that she’ll be turning to. Peregrym’s full quote is below:
She loves Ella and feels fulfilled caring for her, and she wants to provide stability and joy, but the demands of her job create conflict within her. Is she doing enough?
You’ll see who she calls on as the season goes on. She’s made her job her priority after her husband died, but having Ella has opened her heart up again…so we’ll see.
What Missy Peregrym’s Comments Mean For FBI Season 7
There’s A Renewed Focus On Maggie’s Personal Life
Maggie has been through a lot over the course of the CBS series. She has been briefly written out of FBI twice, to account for Peregrym’s maternity leave, and the character has faced life-threatening situations while on the job. Even in FBI season 6, Maggie gets shot during a risky mission and has to temporarily step away from her Special Agent role, though she ultimately returns.
Maggie’s struggles with balancing the personal and professional will receive a spotlight in the upcoming installment.
It is expected that Peregrym and other cast members won’t feature in every episode of season 7. Because of budget tightening, it was reported that the guaranteed episode count for FBI and FBI: International actors has been lowered, which saves on costs because the ensemble will be paid for fewer episodes. This practice has been used in other ongoing series as many shows are facing budget cuts, But still, based on Peregrym’s comments, Maggie’s struggles with balancing the personal and professional will receive a spotlight in the upcoming installment.
Our Take On Peregrym’s Comments
The Show Could Address A Fan-Favorite Pairing
Peregrym makes a point to side-step directly answering questions about Maggie’s romance. FBI season 7, which will stream on Paramount+, could use Maggie’s latest uncertainties to bring her closer to her partner and friend OA (Zeeko Zaki). The series, which has Mike Weiss as showrunner, has likewise avoided the romantic question when it comes to Maggie and OA. But given that they are already close, it wouldn’t take much to restart it. Given Peregrym’s comments, it seems likely that this storyline will be dealt with in some way in the upcoming season.
