NCIS Season 21: 3 Exciting Predictions – and 2 Shocking Twists We Hope to Avoid!

As NCIS celebrates its remarkable 20-year milestone, the series remains stronger than ever, marked by an oral history, CBS’s “NCIS Day,” and the success of the latest spin-off, NCIS: Sydney. With the eagerly awaited main show set to resume in February 2024, fans are buzzing with anticipation.

Reflecting on the gripping season 20 finale, here are our desires and hopes for season 21:

We Want to Know If Nick Torres Committed Murd3r. The season 20 finale left us in suspense regarding Nick Torres’s (Wilmer Valderrama) involvement in a potential murd3r during an undercover prison mission. The character’s likable nature hangs in the balance as uncertainty looms over whether he crossed a significant line. The resolution to this intense storyline promises to be a must-watch moment.

We Do Not Want Jethro Gibbs to Rejoin the Team. While we appreciate Leroy Jethro Gibbs, the well-executed conclusion of his story in Season 19 was perfect. Bringing him back for a one-off case risks undermining the closure of his character arc. Gibbs is thriving in Alaska, enjoying peace after years of cr1me fighting. It’s best to keep moving forward, allowing the show to thrive without Gibbs’s return. Gary Cole’s Alden Parker has successfully built momentum as the new boss, offering a fresh perspective.

We’d Want to See a Crossover Episode Between NCIS and NCIS: Sydney. A crossover episode between NCIS and its successful spin-off, NCIS: Sydney, is a tantalizing prospect. With Sydney proving to be a surprise hit and breaking streaming records, a collaboration between the two teams on an international case would bring a new flavor to the original and legitimize the spin-off’s presence.

We Don’t Want Knight and Palmer to Have Relationship Troubles. The endearing relationship between Jimmy Palmer and Jessica Knight deserves a smooth journey, especially after touching scenes in the season 20 finale. We hope their storyline remains uneventful and free of unnecessary drama, allowing them to continue growing together without out-of-character obstacles that might detract from viewers’ enjoyment.

We Want to Pay Appropriate Honor to Donald ‘Ducky’ Mallard. Following the untimely passing of David McCallum, who portrayed the beloved character Donald ‘Ducky’ Mallard for two decades, the show must address Ducky’s absence. A fitting and tasteful tribute to both the character and the actor in the storyline would provide fans with a respectful farewell.