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And with that, its all over.
The terrorist plot ended with a funeral and Alexs exit from the FBI.
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Where will she go from here?
Why was he the one who had to pay the price?
Even though we didnt want it to be Simon, it was the only story that kept feeling right.
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Even Tate [Ellington, who plays Simon] understood immediately.
He kept being like, So when am I gonna die?
from pretty much episode 10 on.
He really thought he was going to die so many times.
It was all leading up to this.
It felt like a very organic thing, even though it was the hardest thing Ive ever done.
Every cast member cycled through that drivers seat.
What about Josh Hopkins?
He assumed when he heard he was the terrorist.
How does killing Liam affect Alex going forward?
Its going to affect her in a slow manner.
On that note, how much will we see of our main cast from this season next year?
Now that Alex is separated from her FBI colleagues, will there be a new cast around her?
So yes, there will be new people, new circumstances, but also returning people.
Yes, its like that.
Youve said that season 2 will also revolve around a central crisis.
What can you tell me now about that?
Where did the idea to pursue the CIA come from?
Plus, I had some unresolved issues to deal with regarding how we look at American governmental agencies.
I felt like we had just scratched the surface.
Theres more to look at as far as how we protect our countrys borders.
So is it safe to say that Alex makes the choice to join the CiA?
This time, curiously, its not, and yet it is.
How much can you tell me about him?
Pretty much all that youve seen is all I can tell you.
Wed love to have him back next year, but its all being discussed now.
Just to reflect on this episode in general, was there a hardest scene for you to write?
The first five minutes were very complicated.
We went over so many details from the first 12 episodes…
I wasnt sure we would be able to do that opening.
We got what we could get.
Both of which were of him looking miserable.
I know, poor guy, but he brings Alex into that bag.
It was amazing to watch.
Should we expect this story to continue into season 2?
Yeah, I would say the tie between season 1 and season 2 is primarily with Claire.
Its like an itch that Alex and the others cant scratch.
It isnt good and evil.
There are always things about what you’re able to do differently or better.
So Im not really looking back, Im really looking forward.
I want season 2 to feel more cohesive.
Once we got the back nine, we still had a bit of treading water to do.
Season 2 will hopefully not be treading water.
We have a story thats large enough that we know it can encompass the whole 22 episodes.
I would also like season 2 to be a little less soapy, but thats just me personally.
Right, the CIAs a whole new level for Alex.
Speaking of which, is there any chance shell be traveling abroad on missions?
If she does, shes not doing so in the beginning of the season.
The CIA works internationally, but theyre housed here.
So the story next year includes international elements, but its domestic.
Heres hoping she wont be facing another nuclear bomb.
