For years, fans of FBI have been rooting for one thing — the moment Maggie Bell and OA Zidan finally cross the line from partners to lovers. But in a shocking new revelation, the stars themselves say it may never happen.

During a promotional interview for FBI’s highly anticipated Season 8, Zeeko Zaki (OA) jokingly admitted he’s been secretly campaigning for the romance. “I send an email every episode — I’m like, ‘It’s time!’” he laughed. “I can’t handle the tension anymore.”

But his co-star Missy Peregrym (Maggie) sees it differently and her response left fans divided. “We know fans really want that,” she said, “and that means a lot because it shows they believe in our connection. But that’s also why I love that we’re not together.”

She continued, “It’s a different kind of intimacy. We know each other so well — we have each other’s backs. That’s a powerful partnership to play, even without romance.”

Zaki couldn’t resist teasing her: “So, headline idea — ‘Maggie friend-zones OA in Season 8!’”

The Almost Kiss That Never Happened

In a jaw-dropping behind-the-scenes confession, Peregrym revealed the writers almost gave fans their dream moment — in Season 7, Episode 20. “Remember when I got blown up and OA had to revive me?” she said, laughing. “Originally, it was supposed to be mouth-to-mouth! I just thought, ‘How are we ever going to pull that off? I’ll start laughing!’”

Producers later scrapped the idea for “protocol” reasons — but both stars admitted fans would have gone wild. “They would’ve needed CPR after that,” Zaki joked.

What Comes Next for Maggie and OA?

Season 8 begins amid chaos but not romantic chaos, according to the stars. Zaki’s OA is still happily dating Gemma(Comfort Clinton), while Maggie remains single and laser-focused on mentorship and her career.

“This year we’re exploring Maggie as a leader and a student,” Peregrym said. “She’s learning from someone she admires — someone she grew up reading about. It’s about growth, not romance.”

Still, the chemistry between Maggie and OA remains undeniable — so much so that fans have launched countless petitions, fan edits, and TikToks begging writers to “finally give them their moment.”

But for now, it seems FBI’s most explosive partnership will stay platonic at least until someone in the writers’ room decides to hit send on Zeeko’s next “it’s time” email.