Season 05

[Xeliou66]

Another strong episode tonight - a compelling case, I figured that it was someone with a personal grudge against that precinct that was doing the shootings, but it was still compelling to watch play out. I did wonder though what did the bully cop have against the perp’s son? Why did he get on his bad side in the first place? That wasn’t explained, was the guy just an abusive boss on a power trip who got off on bullying the people under his command, or was there something about the perp’s son that got him singled out? Regardless it was kind of satisfying in a twisted way to watch the perp force the two scummy cops to fight, and I was glad Remy had the one who survived arrested, hopefully he would go to jail for his role in driving the son to suicide.     
Barnes getting shot made the episode more intense, although I knew she would survive, and I liked the scenes between Remy and Barnes, I like how their relationship has grown. So I wonder if Barnes will end up getting divorced or not? 
Good investigation and a compelling case. This show is the best of the 3 FBIs IMO, really strong cases and a good team.

[rr2911]

Did Barnes and her partner adopt the 2 kids?  I thought that one of them had a baby but that girl was maybe 10 or 11 years old?  

The episode was good.  I do hope Barnes gives her partner the divorce.  I think her partner has moved on and not even being shot will save the marriage. 

[milkyaqua]

I'm pretty sure that Barnes and her wife will be divorcing.  It also looked like Barnes was agreeing to let her take the kids to Washington with her as well.

[JPPT1974]

Really Nina you went off on a fellow officer. Know you are a mom and have a point. But the officers were wanting and waiting for backup. As sure a mom sadly and tragically gotten killed. 

Yes those two officers should had gone on in and prevented that. But you never know as nothing is routine. Just wished Nina would understand where that officer was coming from.

[Snazzy Daisy]

S05•E11 - Radio Silence

Aldo Beltran being a big bully at work because he thinks he’s untouchable.

Nina losing her cool with one of the NYPD Officer is totally uncalled for. With recent attacks, aren’t they supposed to wait for the backups before responding to a call?

Sheryll, it’s time to let Charlotte go. She is not into you anymore. Forcing or manipulating her to stay will make it worst as she will resent you. Plus, you know she’s full of BS when she says she will have stable hours with her new job. A lawyer in DC? Let’s be real. 🙄

[Xeliou66]

Another stellar episode - really good case about the woman killing for the mob in exchange for information allowing her to get to the scummy casino owner who killed her dad - a lot of players in the case but it flowed well from start to finish. Good work from each agent, and good twists and turns in the case. This show has the best cases of the 3 FBI shows. 
I figured the guy Hana met on the plane would pop back up, but I’m not sure where they’re going with him. 

[mommalib]

On 5/9/2024 at 2:40 AM, Snazzy Daisy said:

S05•E11 - Radio Silence

Aldo Beltran being a big bully at work because he thinks he’s untouchable.

Nina losing her cool with one of the NYPD Officer is totally uncalled for. With recent attacks, aren’t they supposed to wait for the backups before responding to a call?

Sheryll, it’s time to let Charlotte go. She is not into you anymore. Forcing or manipulating her to stay will make it worst as she will resent you. Plus, you know she’s full of BS when she says she will have stable hours with her new job. A lawyer in DC? Let’s be real. 🙄

Yeah I didn't like Nina putting blame on that officer and why her and not her partner who was the one that was more hesitant to go inside. 

[LisaM]

I so hope that Hana's new friend is on the up and up. She deserves some happiness. Have to admit that I cringed each time that he was on the screen. 

Good episode. 

[Snazzy Daisy]

S05•E12 - Derby Day

Michael Nouri in the house‼️

It’s a good, multilayered COTW. Alice is more determined and vengeful than she appears to be. Of course her motive is way more personal than what she has told her dumb “boyfriend”.

I want Hana to have someone and be happy but I get weird vibes from this Ethan guy. Hana should introduce him to Remy so Remy can read him. Not everything about Ethan is sus though. His dog - Milo is freakin’ adorable! 😍  

[rr2911]

I'm going to be in the minority here but I hope Hana's friend is shady.  I like that MW doesn't really go into personal relationships that much.  There to many shows that do that.  I like the crime of the week.  It's ok for us to know that the agents have relationships but not to the point of turning it into Days of Our Lives!

[BaggythePanther]

13 hours ago, Snazzy Daisy said:

‘FBI’ & ‘FBI: Most Wanted’ Actors To Do Fewer Episodes Next Season In Cost-Cutting Move

 

I wonder if this means that we’re also not going to see any more of Nina & Scola crossing over, cause that could either cut into the actors’ episode count or add to the budget.

[Snazzy Daisy]

18 minutes ago, BaggythePanther said:

I wonder if this means that we’re also not going to see any more of Nina & Scola crossing over, cause that could either cut into the actors’ episode count or add to the budget.

The producers and Scola actors could do 19+1 as a fan service.

 

[Snazzy Daisy]

Season 5 Finale:

Quote

Powderfinger - The Fugitive Task Force races to catch the culprit threatening Manhattan with a dirty bomb. Meanwhile, Ray prepares to celebrate a major life milestone as his wedding to Cora approaches.

Air Date: May 21, 2024

 

Dylan McDermott as Supervisory Special Agent Remy Scott and Susan Misner as Abby Deaver in season 5 episode 13.

[jmonique]

I'm binging this show, after first binging the mother ship. I decided I like Most Wanted better, and realized it's because there's more interesting scenes since this team gets to leave 26 Fed. I like Jeremy Sisto, but one can only bring so much vibrancy to barking orders at tech nerds in the same room every week.

I don't know if you longtime watchers will remember this, but did you know Remy's brother was killed when he was 18? I figured I'd bring it up, since they were so subtle about it after he joined the show. 🤪

I do find it odd how this show memory holes cast members. I appreciate turnover because jobs like this have to have turnover and it makes it seem pretty real, but Jess's in-laws, Ivan, Hanna's brother, Kristin just disappearing. It's a lot when you watch the eps all in a row.

To bring this up to date, normally I'd suspect Hanna's new boyfriend to be in some sort of cahoots with her momentary roommate, but since this show has no problems ditching characters, I don't know what to think.

Also, I'm a thousand percent over Sheryl and Charlotte. Get divorced already.

 

[LisaM]

Glad that Ray's wedding went off without a mass casualty event. Still very suspicious of Hana's new boyfriend. 

[Xeliou66]

Really strong finale - this is my favorite of the FBI shows, it has the best cases and a strong cast of characters.   
Very interesting case with how the crash turned out to be caused by negligence and the company wanted to cover it up and the bomber wanted to expose it. Good complex plot. The bomber started out wanting to do the right thing but he lost all sympathy from me by killing the investigator who was an innocent witness and endangering civilians with his bombs. I liked Remy’s confrontation with the evil boss lady - while she was something of a cartoon villain, it was satisfying to see Remy take her down and the disgust Remy has for some of the perps is great.   
Ray’s wedding was a nice way to end the season and I’m also glad it went off without any tragedy occurring and that the season didn’t end on a cliffhanger. I figured the lawyer Remy hooked up with in Missouri would be back, and like others I’m still suspicious of Hana’s friend Ethan, something about that dude seems a bit odd but who knows. Interesting how Remy and Barnes relationship has evolved - they got off to a rocky start but they confided in each other a couple of times this season. The wedding was a nice upbeat ending to the season for a show that can get very dark at times. This show really has hit its stride the last couple of seasons and has excellent cases and the team really gels together nicely. Like I said it’s my favorite of the 3 FBIs and I look forward to season 6

[EtheltoTillie]

I realize I was confused about the whistleblower and the killer of the reporter. Who hired that hit man?  Did that ever get linked to Gaskins?  

I agree the air Marshall is weird. 

[mommalib]

This was a really good finale with an interesting case. The best thing they have done this season is tone Remy down a bit because last season I found him insufferable. Nothing highlights this more than his relationship with Barnes. Nina has also been good add to the team's chemistry. Glad Ray's wedding went off without a hitch because he's my favorite and I love his father too. The actor playing Han's boyfriend is really good because he's giving off strong creep/weird vibes without being too obvious. 

[Xeliou66]

4 hours ago, EtheltoTillie said:

I realize I was confused about the whistleblower and the killer of the reporter. Who hired that hit man?  Did that ever get linked to Gaskins?  

I agree the air Marshall is weird. 

Yes they linked it to the company - the ex military criminal dude who killed the reporter turned on the woman - Remy told her that when he confronted her on the plane. 

[tessabq]

A few of "my" shows have had sad season endings, so Ray's New Orleans Jazz wedding stroll was an unexpected delight!  

I agree that a toned-down Remy is easier to watch and also allows the other members of his team to shine. I kept expecting someone to recognize the air marshall as a bad dude and was relieved that didn't happen,at least for now.

A season-ending without a cliffhanger and with a beautiful wedding, who could ask for anything more?

[laugard]

2 hours ago, tessabq said:

A season-ending without a cliffhanger and with a beautiful wedding, who could ask for anything more?

Agree! And can I also add, a wedding that actually reflects the couple knowing people outside of the regular cast? So often shows create a situation where there are no other friends or family members present.  Or last minute issues where one of the main characters ends up having to give away the bride lol. So it was nice to see a lovely wedding where none of that happened!

[Snazzy Daisy]

S05•E13 - Powderfinger

Is FBI Most Wanted taking a shot at Boeing? 🤔

The COTW is compelling but it’s tarnished by Remy’s cartoonish act at the end when he’s confronting Ms. Gaskins in her private jet. It’s so OTT.

I hope the drama surrounding Sheryll/Charlotte will not continue into next season. Let them be divorced and able to settle their custody arrangement off screen.

It’s a nice touch to have NOLA influences in Ray/Cora wedding. Told ya, Ray Cannon Sr. is more fun and interesting than Ray Cannon Jr.

Ethan tends to drink a lot. Is he an alcoholic?

FBI universe has no problem with its 2 agents being together but is not committed enough to let them exist in their partner’s show for believability. Okay. 🙄

[sweetandsour]

Ally Walker on my screen!  I will always take her in whatever form I can get, good guy (gal) or villain.

Also great to see the Asian guy from "Jury Duty" as the Head of HR!  Hahaha, don't bet money on board games with him.

Remy - "I want to let you fly to Rio, just to see how confident you are in your hydraulic fluid.  But Agent Chase and I have to get to a wedding.  Where my date will be a woman I have gone all the way with, thank you very much."

Gaskins - "OK, I confess!  Just stop talking!  We should all know less about each other."

You don't pay Michael Raymond-James just to be a temporary love interest.  Will he be Air Marshal turned fugitive next season?  Is he even really an Air Marshal???

Really fun ending scene!

[millennium]

On 5/22/2024 at 9:30 AM, tessabq said:

I agree that a toned-down Remy is easier to watch and also allows the other members of his team to shine.

I don't know about toned down.   Did you see that russet suede duster?  I was like WTF, lol.  I'm not even sure it fit him properly.

And did he really say, "We went all the way."  I haven't heard that since senior year of high school. 

It's too bad the evil corporate woman didn't turn to Remy and sarcastically say, "Ooh, burn" when he called her "jackal."

The wedding was nice although I kept expecting tragedy.

[tessabq]

6 hours ago, millennium said:

I don't know about toned down.   Did you see that russet suede duster?  I was like WTF, lol.  I'm not even sure it fit him properly.

And did he really say, "We went all the way."  I haven't heard that since senior year of high school. 

It's too bad the evil corporate woman didn't turn to Remy and sarcastically say, "Ooh, burn" when he called her "jackal."

The wedding was nice although I kept expecting tragedy.

I agree about the suede duster; my parents' kitchen countertops were that color in 1967! LOL  

[Johannah]

On 5/24/2024 at 12:51 AM, Snazzy Daisy said:

S05•E13 - Powderfinger

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FBI universe has no problem with its 2 agents being together but is not committed enough to let them exist in their partner’s show for believability. Okay. 🙄

Do you mean Scola and Nina?  Do the shows film near each other?  I'm just wondering about the logistics of having one actor get to the set of the other and maybe the actor's fees for being on two shows, unless it's one of those crossover episodes.  Since I don't know the answers to that, I don't know if it has anything to do with why, but it's what I always assume.

[BaggythePanther]

 

FBI universe has no problem with its 2 agents being together but is not committed enough to let them exist in their partner’s show for believability. Okay. 🙄

Dick Wolf has the same set up on two of his other shows - Chicago Fire & Chicago PD. I only watch PD, but it feels like they’ve barely mentioned her partner since the season they were first married. I’m curious to see if something similar happens here.