NCIS Showrunner Drops Hints About Katrina Law’s Future!
The NCIS Season 21 finale left fans worried about the fate of Special Agent Jessica Knight. In the season’s closing episode, Jessica is presented with an opportunity for a new position outside the team. If she takes it, she will leave her team and her boyfriend, Jimmy Palmer. This begs the question: is Katrina Law leaving NCIS?
Here’s what the showrunner had to say about the situation.
Is Katrina Law Leaving NCIS?
NCIS has proven over its 21 seasons that no one is safe. Early on, one of the main stars was killed off with a sudden bullet to the head. With Kate’s death, fans realized that anyone could die at any time. Over the years, major characters like DiNozzo, Ziva, and even Gibbs have left the show.
Katrina Law, who plays Jessica Knight, hasn’t been on the show as long as others. While her departure might not seem as significant, her character has become Jimmy Palmer’s new love interest after his wife died. Breaking Jimmy’s heart by leaving would upset many fans, casting a shadow over Jessica’s character. However, if she chooses her career over Jimmy, both he and the fans will have to cope with it.
In the finale, Jessica is offered the position of Chief REACT Training Officer, replacing Mr. Brian Mooney. She had applied for this role years before; it was her dream job. Accepting it would mean leaving the team and moving to a new position.
Showrunner Steven D. Binder discussed the potential departure of Jessica and its implications for the team.
NCIS Producer Talks Jessica Leaving the Team
Binder explained that the key rule on NCIS is that anything can happen. He said no one knows when someone will leave or shock everyone by staying. He wants viewers to watch Season 22 to find out what happens with Katrina Law.
“We’ve had people look like they were going away and then it turned out they weren’t, and then we had people who just disappeared, like Gibbs,” Binder said (via Coming Soon). “So I will say this: We do aim to please, and we think the audience will be satisfied with where they see this go.”
However, he also hinted at a potential twist. “Sometimes that satisfaction is bittersweet, and sometimes it’s just pure joy. You’ll have to wait to find out which one it’s going to be.” Could she leave Jimmy and the show behind, or will she eventually return?
Do you want to see Katrina Law return to NCIS as Jessica Knight? How do you want her story with Jimmy Palmer to end? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
