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Note of Warning: The following discussion discloses SPOILERS for the final episode of FBI: Most Wanted’s sixth season. In this last installment, the team grappled with a challenging case revolving around drive-by shootings and betrayal. Despite my anticipation, the finale left me ambivalent due to its surprising conclusion. Sheryll Barnes (Roxy Sternberg) finally received the promotion she had worked hard for, but the way the season 6 finale of FBI: Most Wanted unfolded still leaves me torn.

Remy Scott (played by Dylan McDermott) chose to step down, and he broke the news to everyone that Barnes would now head the Fugitive Task Force. It appears this discussion took place at the beginning of the episode, since Hana (Keisha Castle-Hughes) learned about Barnes knowing the retirement news before it was officially announced. Despite Barnes’ enthusiasm for his new role, this setup doesn’t align with the narrative arc of season 6, as there is no FBI: Most Wanted season 7 on the horizon.

Barnes Ends Up Taking Over The Fugitive Task Force In The FBI: Most Wanted Series Finale

Remy & Barnes’ Conversation Happened Off-Screen

At the outset of the episode, Nina (Shantel VanSanten) and Ray (Edwin Hodge) shared with Hana that Remy and Barnes had been in Remy’s office for approximately 30 minutes. It was evident that they were discussing a significant matter, and given how FBI: Most Wanted season 6, episode 21 concluded, we suspected that this conversation could be linked to it. As Remy discovered that Barnes was contemplating a move to DC, he felt the need to confer with Isobel (Alana De La Garza) about something urgent.

Barnes eagerly assumed control of the Fugitive Task Force during Remy’s soft restaurant opening, a role many were thrilled about. Given her leadership skills displayed on FBI: Most Wanted, this transition was foreseeable, especially when Remy was absent. Throughout the season, Remy’s discussions suggested he was preparing for retirement, making Barnes’ permanent leadership position vacant.

One point worth noting is that Barnes didn’t dally when it came to choosing to stay in New York and take charge of the team. Even with the challenging situation at hand, she managed to prepare a thoughtful gift for Remy’s retirement – a frame containing his badge and ID. It’s unfortunate that this conversation didn’t get portrayed on-screen during the final episode of the FBI spinoff.

Why Barnes Staying In New York Is Conflicting After Her FBI: Most Wanted Season 6 Story

Barnes Should Have Chosen Her Children In The Finale

If the plot point about Barnes possibly relocating to DC for family reasons hadn’t surfaced, I wouldn’t have had any qualms about her assuming leadership of the Fugitive Task Force in FBI: Most Wanted season 6. It would have been an engaging storyline if CBS hadn’t terminated FBI: Most Wanted, and it was a long-awaited promotion, given that Jess LaCroix (Julian McMahon) had died after three seasons.

In the 19th episode of FBI: Most Wanted’s sixth season, Barnes confided in Hana that she was contemplating a promotion in DC, and Hana assumed that Barnes would accept it. As Barnes mentioned, she found it challenging to balance being a good mother and an effective agent. She didn’t want to leave the team, but she felt the need to decide what was best for her as a mom since she longed for her children. Notably, in episode 21 of season 6, Barnes received the offer for the job if she wanted it, and she was thrilled about this opportunity.

As a cinema enthusiast, I can’t help but question the plot twist. You see, after all the struggles and longing to be near her kids, it just didn’t seem right that she would choose to remain in New York. Mothers often have to make difficult choices for their children, sacrificing their careers at times. It wasn’t so much a sacrifice given Barnes’ enthusiasm about the new job. If only I could have witnessed the dialogue between Remy and Barnes in the finale of FBI: Most Wanted‘s season 6, it might have eased my doubts. However, I still find it an unconventional decision for a series finale.

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2025-05-22 16:56

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