Brian Dietzen Stirs Fan Frenzy with New NCIS Season 21 Photo – Prepare for the Shock!

Brian Dietzen’s recent Instagram post unveiling a promotional shot for the upcoming 21st season of NCIS triggered mixed reactions among fans. The photo featured the primary cast, including new addition Gary Cole, alongside Wilmer Valderrama, Katrina Law, Rocky Carroll, Sean Murray, and Diona Reasonover, strolling at the historic headquarters.

Brian’s caption, announcing the season premiere on February 12, drew both excitement and sorrow from fans. However, the absence of the late David McCallum, who portrayed Dr. Donald ‘Ducky’ Mallard for seasons one to twenty, didn’t go unnoticed. Fans expressed their sadness and anticipation for the tribute to David, who passed away in September the previous year.

Comments poured in about the unique episode set to memorialize Ducky, airing on February 19. Co-showrunners Steven D. Binder and David North, along with the co-writer Brian Dietzen and executive producer Scott Williams, hinted at an episode where the team learns of Ducky’s passing. The episode will showcase their reflections on their dear friend, and true to Ducky’s character, he manages to solve one last crime posthumously.

While fans eagerly await the new season, co-showrunners remained tight-lipped about potential cameos from past cast members like Mark Harmon, Michael Weatherly, Cote de Pablo, and Pauley Perrette. The anticipation grows as the showrunners teased a poignant and special event that viewers won’t want to miss.

As for the upcoming season’s plot, CBS has kept details under wraps, but the finale of the previous season left a significant question unanswered. In the season 20 finale, Special Agent Nick Torres (Wilmer Valderrama) went undercover in prison, encountering a mysterious figure from his past. The season ended with Nick confronting the individual at his home, hinting at a potential act of violence. The resolution to this cliffhanger awaits fans in the upcoming season 21.