Fans of FBI have reason to be excited as the series heads into its highly anticipated Season 8. Juliana Aidén Martinez, known for her role as Detective Kate Silva on Law & Order: SVU, has joined the FBI cast as a series regular. Martinez, who recently exited SVU at the end of the 2024-2025 season, will be stepping into a key role, but the character details remain a mystery.
It seems likely that Martinez’s character could become Scola’s (John Boyd) third partner in just one year. The character of Scola has seen a revolving door of partners, and after Emily Alabi’s Dani Rhodes wrapped up her story in Season 7, the position is now open again. Martinez’s arrival could signal a new, permanent chapter for Scola’s partnership, and fans are hoping that her character will stick around longer than her predecessors.
The series has already seen multiple changes in partners for Scola. Tiffany (Katherine Renee Kane) left early in Season 7, and Lisette Olivera’s character Syd was initially set to stay on as his permanent partner but exited shortly after. Martinez’s character is the latest potential fit for the role, but whether she will become Scola’s lasting partner remains to be seen.
The FBI Season 7 finale left viewers on a tense cliffhanger with Isobel (Alana De La Garza) being caught in an explosion during a major investigation. The shocking ending showed her collapsing without a pulse, leaving fans on the edge of their seats. Isobel’s fate will likely be addressed in the Season 8 premiere, with De La Garza set to return alongside fellow cast members Missy Peregrym (Maggie), Zeeko Zaki (OA), Jeremy Sisto (Jubal), and John Boyd (Scola).
As for the direction of Season 8, it will pick up from the thrilling developments in the finale, where the team faced off with a terrorist group that had infiltrated the FBI. The explosive finale left many questions unanswered, especially regarding Isobel’s future and whether the team can recover from the betrayal within their ranks.
The addition of Martinez to the cast is a notable shift, and fans are eagerly awaiting to see how her character will impact the dynamics of the FBI team. With so much uncertainty hanging over the future of the team, viewers are curious to see how the introduction of a new partner will change the game for Scola and the rest of the team.
What are you hoping to see with Juliana Aidén Martinez’s new character in FBI Season 8? Will she shake up the dynamic or settle into Scola’s team? Let us know your thoughts!
