As a seasoned NCIS fan, who has spent countless hours navigating through the tumultuous waters of Naval Criminal Investigative Service, I must say that the news about Katrina Law leaving the show has left me with a sense of both sadness and intrigue. The idea of a “chain reaction” affecting our beloved core group of protagonists is certainly not something new to NCIS, but the prospect of Agent Parker working solo at the beginning of Season 22 feels particularly poignant.
Apart from the finale of NCIS Season 21 introducing an engaging enigma for Alden Parker, the storyline of “Reef of Madness” also marked Katrina Law’s character, Jessica Knight, departing the show’s team to take on a role as Camp Pendleton’s REACT instructor. Luckily, Law’s supporters can breathe easy because she will reappear when NCIS Season 22 airs in the TV schedule for next month. However, according to showrunner Steven D. Binder, Jessica’s departure has sparked a “ripple effect” that impacts our primary set of characters as we move into the new season.
In the resumption of NCIS Season 22, set six months after the finale of Season 21, the team finds itself apart as Timothy McGee contemplates a promotion to deputy director, while Nick Torres embarks on a new undercover assignment. According to the showrunner, this is what was shared with Entertainment Weekly.
The team tends to disband, so imagine Gary Cole (as Parker) strolling into the pen and finding no children around.
It’s not unprecedented that changes have occurred within the main NCIS team throughout the series, but I can’t help but feel a pang of sympathy for Parker as he starts Season 22 working solo instead of being partnered with new agents. Yet, it’s clear that he won’t be short on tasks, since he’ll embark on a case in California and cross paths with Jessica Knight again. Despite her conviction at the end of Season 21 that taking the REACT job was the best choice, it appears that Jessica might now harbor doubts about leaving boyfriend Jimmy Palmer behind. Steven Binder went on to say:
Under the worst circumstances possible will these two have the talk.
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If Katrina Law becomes a permanent cast member for Season 22, we can expect her character to return to Washington D.C. and take up her previous position. However, in the beginning of the season and possibly a few episodes following, the NCIS team might each be engaged in separate activities. Yet, don’t worry, it won’t be long before they reunite again, as is often the case with shows like NCIS. Despite its unique aspects compared to series such as FBI and Law & Order, NCIS still tends to restore its usual setup over time.
Apart from the previously mentioned points, Steven Binder further clarified that Parker, a character from “Reef of Madness,” may not actually recognize Lily, the girl he hallucinated seeing. This is just one of several enigmas expected to unfold in NCIS Season 22. Romantic entanglements and unconventional partnerships were hinted at as well. Notably, Sean Murray will break records by appearing most frequently across all NCIS series in the upcoming season.
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2024-09-07 21:07