FBI: International’s Replacement Agent Is Already Bad News For Wes, But One Star Has Me More Worried About A Different Character

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Be aware that the episode of FBI: International, titled “Blood Doesn’t Become Water, airing on February 18, contains spoilers. You can watch it the following day with a Paramount+ subscription if you stream it online.

In the not-so-distant episodes following the departure of Agent Tyler Booth from the Fly Team on FBI: International in the 2025 TV lineup, a new face has emerged. Special Agent Riley Quinn (previously seen on La Brea), unlike Wes and his teammates, isn’t an old acquaintance. Instead, she’s been assigned a clandestine mission to uncover dirt on Wes Mitchell (Jesse Lee Soffer). This plot twist raises concerns about Wes’ future, but Eva-Jane Willis’ recent remarks to TopMob have me particularly concerned that Smitty might unwittingly become a casualty in the process.

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In an entertaining turn of events, FBI: International marks Veronica St. Clair’s second portrayal of a character named Riley on a prominent TV network show following her role in La Brea. However, the fun factor diminishes significantly when we consider Agent Quinn’s predicament in the FBI spinoff. At the Baltimore field office, she encounters Dave Zaleski, a division chief for inspections. Unfortunately, his visit wasn’t merely to bid farewell on her journey to Budapest; instead, he used her brother’s delicate situation with the ATF as leverage to persuade her to dig up dirt on Mitchell while working alongside the Fly Team.

Following their collaboration, she highly commended Mitchell to Zaleski, describing him as an exceptional agent, possibly one of the best. However, this wasn’t enough for him, and he arranged for Quinn to continue working abroad, tasking him with investigating Mitchell’s latest cases in Paris, Ukraine, and England. He believed that Mitchell had made a mistake somewhere, prompting Quinn to embark on an unwilling quest to uncover any potential misdeeds from the leader of the Fly Team. Zaleski remained silent when asked about his intentions towards Mitchell, leaving Quinn with the mission to unearth possible wrongdoings.

Why Eva-Jane Willis Has Me Worried About Smitty

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If I hadn’t chatted with Eva-Jane Willis about Smitty going back to England for a highly personal case, and if Christiane Paul’s unexpected appearance wasn’t part of the mix, I wouldn’t care at all about the Europol agent. You see, in Season 4, Wes was a bit of a bother for Smitty due to his unconventional methods. However, in the England episode, Smitty decided to bend the rules to prevent a flight from transporting a criminal that the FBI couldn’t reach anymore. Mitchell noted that Smitty was influencing her with this approach.

In that particular episode, a sweet scene transpired, yet it might not have been the ideal time for Smitty to adopt Mitchell’s more unconventional methods in investigations. During our chat before the airing of “Blood Doesn’t Become Water,” Willis highlighted the scene involving Mitchell and Smitty, expressing:

Based on the increasing trust between them, he seems to be influencing her subtly. We might witness a rebellious aspect of her character in future episodes. However, it’s important to note that this case is deeply personal for her, and she perceives the traditional elitism within it as outdated. She tends to disregard the rules when it comes to this specific case, as she believes justice must prevail.

Smitty may not regularly act independently unless she has a strong personal connection, as seen when she returned to her old university. However, I can’t help but ponder if revealing more of her rebellious side could potentially cause complications with Quinn present. Keep in mind, her superior is looking into the Fly Team’s case in England, so any unconventional actions might not be well-received.

In our conversation, I mentioned to Eva-Jane Willis how enjoyable it has been to observe an improvement in the relationship between Smitty and Mitchell, even though they have different perspectives on life, and she replied… (Eva-Jane’s response follows)

Indeed, it seems that Mitchell and I have vastly different backgrounds and experiences, much like chalk and cheese. However, I believe this disparity could be the very essence of our relationship, fostering deeper trust and understanding as we learn from each other. After all, what I lack, he can share, and vice versa.

Is it possible that FBI: International is deliberately framing Smitty? That’s highly unlikely, but given Quinn’s secret mission and her involvement with The Fly Team, it’s reasonable to be concerned about additional team members beyond just Wes. The upcoming episode on Tuesday, February 25 at 9 p.m. ET hints that Smitty might be in trouble, and it seems like Riley is troubled by working against the other agents. Here’s a peek:

Every Tuesday evening, the series “FBI: International” is broadcast in the middle of CBS’ successful “FBI” block. This slot is located between the initial show at 8 p.m. Eastern Time and “FBI: Most Wanted” at 10 p.m. Eastern Time. Currently, the latest seasons of all three shows can be streamed through Paramount+. If you’d like to rewatch any episodes of “International” before Wes Mitchell, you’ll need a subscription to Peacock.

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2025-02-20 03:10