Katherine Renee Kane leaving FBI ahead of season 7 is the best news for her character. Kane’s Tiffany Wallace has been working with the New York City field office since season 3, when she transferred to the FBI after working for the NYPD for several years. She was keenly aware of racial injustice in policing and stood up to it while working with Stuart Scola (John Boyd) to close cases. However, she will not be part of the FBI season 7 cast.
During the FBI season 6 finale, Tiffany shot and killed the suspect who had murdered Agent Hobbs. Although she was cleared of any wrongdoing by the end of the episode, the incident led to widespread speculation about where her story would go from here and if she would remain with the FBI. Thus, the news that she is not returning was unsurprising, given her emotional state after the shooting. While many FBI character exits fall flat, this one seems logical and is the best way this story could have developed.
Tiffany Has Been Struggling In FBI
Taking A Mental Health Break Makes The Most Sense For Her Character
Tiffany had been through the wringer in FBI season 6. Early in the season, she was unable to prevent the death of Agent Thomas Hobbs. Partially because she was close to him, this event was traumatic for her, especially since his shooter couldn’t be immediately apprehended. Subsequently, Tiffany dwelled on his death and joined the investigation into it, determined to bring the killer to justice, which took time.
The longer the investigation went on, the more obsessed she became, finding it difficult to think about anything else or concentrate on other cases. When the FBI team found Hobbs’ killer, Hakim, Tiffany shot at him several times, killing him. The way she handled the shooting reflected her mental health condition, with her seeming to empty her gun into him.
| IMDB’s Highest Rated Episodes of FBI | ||
| Episode Number | Title | IMDB Score |
| S1.E17 | Apex | 8.2 |
| S4.E9 | Unfinished Business | 8.2 |
| S1.E22 | Closure | 8.0 |
| S3.E3 | Liar’s Poker | 8.0 |
| S4.E1 | All That Glitters | 8.0 |
She was quickly cleared of any wrongdoing in the shooting, which was ruled self-defense, but taking a life took a toll on her even if she was glad that he was dead. She seemed to be in shock by the time the decision came down, staring blankly into space. This suggested that Tiffany would have even more serious mental health issues after the shooting.
Tiffany Leaving FBI Is A Much Better Fate For Kane’s Character In Season 7
The Only Other Option Was For Her Mental Health To Continue To Deteriorate
If Tiffany had stayed with FBI season 7, there’s a good chance her character would have spiraled into self-destructive behavior. This type of self-sabotage after years of trauma happens so often in the One Chicago universe that it would not have been interesting direction to take the story. Additionally, it might have hurt Tiffany’s character if she turned to alcohol, drugs, or other self-destructive behavior instead of continuing to be focused on justice, especially considering her background as an NYPD officer who mostly worked in the Narcotics Department.
This exit story helps reduce stigma around having mental health conditions in law enforcement, sending a strong message that could help real-life police officers choose to prioritize their mental health.
Instead, Tiffany will make the right decision after the FBI season 7 premiere and take a break from police work to focus on her mental health. This allows her to leave on good terms as well as to serve as a role model for the audience. This exit story helps reduce stigma around having mental health conditions in law enforcement, sending a strong message that could help real-life police officers choose to prioritize their mental health.
