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Is Maggie Leaving FBI? Missy Peregrym’s Character’s New Complicated Revelation Explained

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Maggie’s future in FBI is once again in question after the character’s complicated revelation. As one of the most-watched shows on traditional broadcasting, Dick Wolf’s only show on CBS is a major player in the 2025-2025 TV cycle. Leaving Isobel’s fate hanging in the balance in the FBI season 7 finale made for a long summer of waiting, until season 8 premiered with a different death coming into fruition.

Dani Rhodes’ unexpected death in the FBI season 8 premiere continues the ongoing hunt for Scola’s partner. While the series has been able to mix and match its personnel to fill the void that was originally left by Tiffany, it’s safe to assume that at the end of the day, Maggie and OA would be the ideal tandem, especially considering this chemistry.

The problem, however, is that Maggie’s time in the New York office might be coming to an end. Peregyrm’s character has some illuminating revelations in FBI season 8, episode 2, “Captured.”

Maggie Doesn’t Want To Leave The FBI But Is Clearly Burned Out

Maggie in FBI

“Captured” is actually bookended by Maggie’s conversation with his retired mentor in the BAU. The case of the week tackles a complicated art heist that eventually ends up being an international case. Ultimately, the mystery was resolved and the New York HQ has another notch in its achievement post.

That said, beyond the actual case, what’s more interesting is Missy’s revelation to her mentor. In the final moments of FBI season 8, episode 2, Maggie’s mentor offers her a recommendation to transfer to BAU, sensing that she might want to leave her current post. OA’s partner immediately corrected him, saying that he loves her job and her team.

Missy vulnerably confesses that the past year has really shaken her up. For what it’s worth, it has been a particularly difficult year. She had to say goodbye to Tiffany, give up Ella, see OA in a near-death train crash, anxiously wait for Isobel’s diagnosis, and then, deal with the death of Dani. Now, she feels that the cases easily affect her personally, hence why she wants to better understand the criminals.

Maggie May Not Have A Choice But To Leave FBI, Albeit Temporarily

Omar, Maggie, and Jubal have a discussion on FBI

This isn’t the first time that Maggie has opened up about being burned out at work. In FBI season 7, she even questioned the purpose of her job. A lot of things have happened since then, so it makes sense that Maggie feels more drained in the new season. So while there’s no questioning her commitment to Jubal, Isobel, and the rest of the New York office, it might not be up to her to decide on whether she needs to take time away from her job.

Interestingly, Maggie’s ongoing personal struggles in FBI season 8 may be the solution to the dilemma of cost-cutting for long-running network TV shows. Wolf Entertainment has instituted a rotating cast schedule, which means that some veteran actors will miss several episodes throughout the year. Grey’s Anatomy just did this with Caterine Scorsone’s Amelia as well. Perhaps CBS can incorporate Maggie’s on-screen narrative to explain Peregrym’s expected absences moving forward.