How ‘FBI: Most Wanted’ Wrote Out Julian McMahon — and How Dylan McDermott Will Fit in Post-‘Law & Order: Organized Crime’

variety.com:

Emily Longeretta SPOILER ALERT: Do not read if you have not watched “Shattered,” the March 8 episode of “FBI: Most Wanted.”“FBI: Most Wanted” has officially said goodbye to Jess LaCroix: Julian McMahon, who has led the CBS drama for three seasons, made his final appearance on Tuesday night when his character died on the job.In January, the actor announced he was leaving the show, saying in a statement that he met with the producers months prior about leaving the show “in favor of additional creative pursuits.”  In the statement, McMahon thanked executive producers Dick Wolf and Peter Jankowski, and said that the planned exit would “orchestrate a seamless and productive way for me to leave the show.” During the episode, the team attempted to track down an abusive man and his ex-girlfriend, who was trying to escape.

Jess found the woman, who was fighting for her life, in time. Unfortunately, so did her ex, who pulled a gun on her, prompting Jess to stand in front of the woman in order to save her life.

Jess was shot and killed after taking a bullet to the neck.Variety caught up with showrunner David Hudgins about McMahon’s exit, the choice to kill Jess and what’s next for “FBI: Most Wanted.”Let’s go back to the beginning.