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FBI fans, get ready because the next episode is about to shake things up in a way that honestly feels huge for the whole team. Yes, Isobel is stepping into the ADIC role, and she also has to choose who takes over her spot.
So, what does she say about all this, and what kind of successor is she even looking for? In short, she sees this promotion as a big milestone, and she wants the next person to be someone the bureau can trust.
How Alana De La Garza explains the meaning of the ADIC role for Isobel in the FBI
If you have been watching FBI since the beginning, you already know that Isobel has pushed herself through some pretty wild moments. So, when Alana De La Garza talked to TV Insider about her character finally stepping into the ADIC job in the upcoming episode titled Fadeaway, she made it clear that this moment is deeply personal for Isobel.
De La Garza said to TV Insider that
“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.”
Hearing her say that honestly feels emotional because we watched Isobel come back to work right after a near-death experience at the start of the season.
This episode puts her at a crossroads. She has the promotion sitting right in front of her, and now the pressure of choosing someone to fill her old spot is added on top of everything. It really shows how far she has come and how seriously she takes every decision she makes for the team.
The tricky job of picking her successor and why Jubal’s name causes tension
The successor question has been hanging over Season 8 for a while, but in this episode, Isobel is finally forced to choose. Back when the idea of this promotion first came up, ADIC Ropac told her she would need to pick someone to lead the squad.
Her first thought was Jubal, which totally makes sense because he has always stepped up, especially when she was recovering. But things got messy because the higher-ups were not thrilled about that idea. They pointed out his past suspensions and conflicts, which made him a risky choice in their eyes.
When TV Insider asked FBI's De La Garza if Isobel would still push for him, she explained it very honestly. She said
“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.”
That answer says a lot about where her head is at.
She wants someone strong. Someone determined. And as she told TV Insider, she wants someone who -
“Acts in the best interest of the bureau no matter the circumstances.”
With Fadeaway coming up, it feels like the FBI is heading into one of its most important turning points this season. Isobel’s next move will shape everything that happens for the team.
Alana De La Garza’s openness about the pressure behind the ADIC role and the successor decision makes this episode feel even bigger. Fans are about to see Isobel step into a whole new chapter while trying to leave her old position in the safest hands possible.
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