FBI season 2 explained

Season Number:2
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Num Episodes:19
Network:CBS
Episode List:List of FBI episodes

The second season of FBI, an American police procedural drama television series, premiered on CBS on September 24, 2019, and concluded on March 31, 2020. Only 19 episodes were produced due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States. The season is produced by CBS Television Studios.

The season featured a crossover event with spin-off series , which took place a week before the season finale. The finale itself was also a crossover with NBC's Chicago P.D. with Tracy Spiridakos reprising her role as Detective Hailey Upton.

Cast and characters

See main article: List of FBI characters.

Main

Recurring

Crossover

Episodes

See main article: List of FBI episodes.

Production

Development

On January 25, 2019, during the TCA press tour, FBI was renewed for a second season,[1] which premiered on September 24, 2019.[2] On May 7, 2019, following the renewal it was announced that Milena Govich joined as co-executive producer and director.[3]

On March 12, 2020, Universal Television has suspended the production of the last three episodes of the second season following the COVID-19 pandemic.[4]

Casting

During the first season finale, it was indicated that Ward would be departing the series after the first season.[5] On July 9, 2019, Alana de la Garza—who played Isobel Castille in a guest appearance in the first season—was promoted to the main cast for the second season; she also recurs on the spin-off series .[6]

On August 6, 2019, John Boyd was cast as Special Agent Stuart Scola, Kristin's new partner in the field, in a recurring role with the option to be promoted to regular at a later date while Ebonée Noel departed at the end of the season.[7] Boyd was promoted to regular on October 7, 2019.[8]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: FBI, The Neighborhood & Magnum P.I. Renewed For Season 2 By CBS . Andreeva . Nellie . January 25, 2019 . Deadline Hollywood . January 25, 2019.
  2. Web site: CBS Sets Fall Premiere Dates: 'Bob ♥ Abishola', 'All Rise', 'Evil', 'Young Sheldon', 'NCIS', 'Blue Bloods' & More . Deadline Hollywood . Denise . Petski . Nellie . Andreeva . June 13, 2019 . June 13, 2019.
  3. Web site: FBI: Milena Govich Joins As Co-EP/Director For Season 2 Of CBS Drama Series . Andreeva . Nellie . May 7, 2019 . Deadline Hollywood . May 16, 2019.
  4. Web site: Coronavirus: NBCUniversal Halts Production On About 35 Series Including 'Chicago' Dramas, 'Kelly Clarkson Show' & 'Angelyne'. Deadline Hollywood. March 12, 2020. March 14, 2020.
  5. Web site: FBI: Sela Ward Bids Farewell To CBS Drama Series . Andreeva . Nellie . Deadline Hollywood . May 15, 2018 . May 15, 2018.
  6. Web site: Alana de la Garza Moves From 'FBI: Most Wanted' To 'FBI', Will Continue To Recur On Spinoff Series For CBS . Andreeva . Nellie . Deadline Hollywood . July 9, 2019 . July 12, 2019.
  7. Web site: 'FBI': John Boyd To Recur With Option In CBS Drama Series . Deadline Hollywood . Denise . Petski . August 6, 2019 . September 8, 2019.
  8. Web site: 'FBI': John Boyd Promoted to Series Regular on CBS Drama . Deadline Hollywood . Denise . Petski . August 6, 2019 . October 7, 2019.