WARNING! SPOILERS ahead for FBI season 7, episode 17, “Lineage.”FBI season 7, episode 17, titled “Lineage,” features a familiar actor as Isobel’s (Alana de Ganza) husband. The FBI franchise often features well-known actors in supporting and guest roles, so it’s unsurprising that Isobel’s husband would be well-known to audiences. This character was first mentioned in FBI season 7 as part of an ongoing storyline about Isobel compartmentalizing her home and professional lives. Prior to this story, nothing was known about Isobel’s family.
Although Isobel has been an important part of the FBI cast of characters since season 2, this is the first time that her husband has been on-screen. He appears in scenes at the beginning and end of the episode while Isobel is at home. These scenes are part of a subplot in which Isobel begins to think about whether she wants to retire now that she has been working for the FBI for 20 years.
Tom Cavanagh Plays Isobel’s Husband In FBI Season 7, Episode 17
The Actor Is Best Known For His Role In The Flash
While it was surprising for Isobel to suddenly have a husband, once it was revealed that she was married, the procedural needed to show the man on-screen. Thus, it was announced in mid-March that Isobel’s husband had been cast and would be played by Tom Cavanagh. Soon afterward, an exclusive FBI season 7 clip gave audiences a sneak peek at Cavanagh’s character, who is named Philip, discussing the possibility of retirement with Isobel while celebrating her 20th anniversary with the FBI.
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Cavanagh, who is best known for his role in The Flash, doesn’t have a lot of screen time in “Lineage.” This is standard for FBI, as the series often has scenes between FBI agents and their families or significant others at the beginning and end of an episode while focusing mainly on the case of the week. However, Philip may return on a recurring basis since he is established as an important person in Isobel’s life.
Where You Know Tom Cavanagh From: Movies & TV Shows
He Has Appeared In Several Shows
Tom Cavanagh is best known as an actor in the superhero genre. He most recently played Harrison Wells in The Flash, but he also played that role in Batwoman, Arrow, and Supergirl, and appeared in an episode of Superman & Lois as Gordon Godfrey. Outside this role, he has played several small parts in other popular series, most notably Blue Bloods, where he played the character of Mickey Patrick in two different episodes.
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Dan Dorian |
Scrubs |
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Harrison Wells |
Batwoman/The Arrow/Supergirl/The Flash |
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Mickey Patrick |
Blue Bloods |
Although audiences are probably familiar with Cavanagh from these recent roles, his career has spanned several decades. FBI is only the latest role he has played, and audiences who haven’t watched his newest shows may recognize him as Dan Dorian, JD’s brother who had no plans for his life in Scrubs.
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- Release Date
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September 25, 2018
- Directors
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Dick Wolf
- Writers
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Dick Wolf
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Missy Peregrym
Maggie Bell
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Zeeko Zaki
Omar Adom OA Zidan