FBI star John Boyd teases an upcoming season 7 episode that explores the past of his character, Special Agent Scola. In the New York field office, Scola is a fast-talking former Wall Street trader turned agent. He often uses his financial expertise to crack cases of high-stakes domestic crime and terrorism. The FBI season 7 midseason premiere left Scola at a major personal crossroads—after months of hesitation, he finally opened a letter confirming that his older brother Doug, who died in the 9/11 terrorist attacks, was officially identified. An upcoming FBI episode is set to continue his emotional journey.
In an interview with TV Insider, Boyd revealed that an upcoming episode of FBI will take Scola back to his roots, specifically to the high school he attended as a teenager. The latest chapter will force the silver-tongued agent to confront unresolved wounds as he exposes the dark secrets behind a military school his parents sent him to as a punishment. Check out Boyd’s comments below:
We’re doing a really interesting episode right now about a case that takes place at Scola’s old high school. We find out that his parents sent him to a military school upstate because they wanted to punish him, but there’s some really dark things uncovered about the school and Scola navigating it.
It’s an OA [Zeeko Zaki] and Scola partnership episode, and it’s really about friendship, and it’s cool. I’m excited for people to see it… We find out some interesting details about his journey into adulthood.
What FBI’s Upcoming Dive Into Scola’s Backstory Means
Scola’s Military School Past Can Lead To Important Reveals
Scola has always been a compelling FBI character, but his military school background brings another layer to his already complex role. As an Ivy League graduate and former trader, Scola has always projected a confident and sharp-witted persona. However, the show has subtly hinted at deeper wounds, particularly the loss of his brother on 9/11. Now, with this latest storyline, FBI will further probe into his formative years, which shaped his resilience, cynicism, and drive to serve.
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Military school suggests that Scola’s younger years were tumultuous enough to warrant such a drastic decision by his parents. The dark secrets he’s set to uncover in FBI season 7 may come to explain his hardened exterior—enduring significant hardship there. Fortunately, Agent Scola will not be without Agent OA, as the two spirited agents develop a stronger partnership. Given that FBI thrives on character-driven narratives, this episode presents a perfect opportunity to explore Scola beyond his self-assured attitude.
Our Take On Scola’s Upcoming Backstory Episode
Scola’s Past Comes To Light In A Game-Changing Episode
Scola has been one of FBI’s most intriguing characters, and this deep dive into his past is long overdue as the Dick Wolf-created series nears its ninth season. His avoidant nature has always hinted at deeper wounds, and FBI season 7’s upcoming episode is set to uncover another piece of what shaped Scola. The series excels at character-driven cases, and this episode has the potential to be one of its most revealing yet, delivering a powerful and transformative moment for Scola’s character.
Source: TV Insider
FBI
- Release Date
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September 25, 2018
- Directors
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Dick Wolf
- Writers
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Dick Wolf
Cast
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Missy Peregrym
Maggie Bell
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Zeeko Zaki
Omar Adom OA Zidan
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Jeremy Sisto
Jubal Valentine
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