There are several easy changes FBI: Most Wanted could make in order to improve its quality. Serving as the first FBI spin-off, the series offered consistently high-quality stories during its first two seasons, but the caliber of its episodes began slipping during season 3, which

ran over the 2021-2022 season. When original leading actor Julian McMahon left FBI: Most Wanted after season 3, the series struggled to find its footing. The show continues to offer action-packed stories revolving around extremely violent criminals but has not consistently delivered at the level it did in its earliest years.

FBI: Most Wanted has been confirmed for season 6, and the summer hiatus is the perfect time to consider making changes that will improve the series’ quality. The FBI: Most Wanted season 5 finale did not finish with a cliffhanger, instead opting for the feel-good scenes

of the series’ first wedding at the end of the episode. Thus, FBI: Most Wanted has plenty of room to start fresh with creative directions beginning with the new season. Here are several ideas for how FBI: Most Wanted could quickly change course to become more like it was during the first two seasons.

Police procedurals like FBI: Most Wanted need to rely on a stable cast of characters because the plots are similar to what other shows in the genre have to offer. Interchangeable or unmemorable characters will not be compelling enough to retain large audiences. Series like those in the FBI franchise require relatable characters who appear consistently. When characters constantly disappear, it makes it harder to invest in the ones who are left. Additionally, when characters are frequently killed off, it’s difficult to be interested in new characters because of the risk of a similar painful ending.

However, FBI: Most Wanted has somewhat of a revolving door regarding its main cast. Several characters have left, either because the actor chose to move on or the producers decided not to use them anymore. Some turnover is expected in a series that has been on for five-plus seasons. However, four significant characters have exited thus far, often replaced by new, less interesting substitutes. The amount of turnover suggests there could be a behind-the-scenes problem that needs to be addressed. Fixing whatever the potential issue is will go a long way toward improving the show’s quality.

Kristin Gaines was brought on as a replacement for Kenny Crosby during season 3, only to disappear without explanation after season 4. After she left the unit, Remy (Dylan McDermott) and Nina (Shantel VanSanten) had a brief conversation where Remy denied that Kristin’s disappearance had anything to do with their secret romantic relationship, after which Kristin was never mentioned again. This non-explanation feels like a loose end and, for some, disrespectful to those who enjoyed her presence on the show. Characters with a significant impact deserve a proper exit, at the very least.

One way to make amends for this lack of a proper exit story would be for Kristin to resurface on FBI: International as the replacement team leader for Scott Forrester, who recently went MIA. However, this solution wouldn’t help improve FBI: Most Wanted’s quality and would leave behind that segment of the audience that does not watch FBI: International. Instead, Kristin could simply be written back into FBI: Most Wanted. The easiest way might be for her to explain she was on an undercover assignment, which is why Remy couldn’t divulge the reason for her absence.

Kristin was one of the unit’s most qualified agents and was especially gifted at solving cold cases. Her expertise as a Navy veteran would help the team with cases involving formerly active military members, and her determination and willingness to put herself in harm’s way would raise the stakes during her stories. She also had an interesting dynamic with Remy, which is something that has been lacking since her departure. Her need to balance work and parenting demands adds an extra layer to her character as well.