As FBI gears up for its much-anticipated Season 8 premiere in Fall 2025, fans are buzzing about key uncertainties following the dramatic Season 7 finale. The final episode ended on a nail-biting cliffhanger with Isobel Castille (played by Alana De La Garza) suffering a severe injury in the line of duty, sparking widespread concern about whether her character will survive or continue in the series.

Alana De La Garza’s status for Season 8 remains officially unconfirmed. Sources close to production have neither confirmed her return nor announced a definitive exit, leaving the door open but fans anxious.

Meanwhile, Emily Alabi, who joined the series as Agent Dani Rhodes in Season 7, will not return as a series regular. However, she is expected to make guest appearances to wrap up her storyline, as producers prepare to introduce fresh faces. The highly acclaimed Juliana Aidén Martinez — best known for her role as Detective Amanda Silva on Law & Order: SVU — will join the cast as a new FBI agent. Martinez’s casting has been met with enthusiasm, promising new energy and story arcs that could shake up the team dynamics.

Industry insiders speculate these cast adjustments are part of CBS’s strategy to keep the show fresh and engaging for its loyal audience, especially as the crime procedural landscape grows increasingly competitive.