Jessica Knight’s exit will have a ripple effect on Team in NCIS Season 22!!!!!!
NCIS is set for major shakeups heading into Season 22, with the team members being pulled in different directions, facing both physical dangers and emotional challenges. One of the biggest changes is the departure of Jessica Knight (played by Katrina Law), who leaves the DC-based team after struggling in both her personal and professional life. Jessica has accepted a position across the country, leaving behind her ex, Jimmy Palmer (Brian Dietzen), and the rest of the team to cope with the fallout.
Executive producer Steven D. Binder, in an interview with TV Insider, shared more insights into how Knight’s exit will affect the other characters, especially Palmer. Though she’s no longer part of the team, Knight’s presence will continue to resonate in the new season, particularly in her interactions with Palmer. Binder teased that viewers will get to see the second part of the conversation between Jimmy and Jessica that wasn’t shown in the finale. He hinted at a significant follow-up in Episode 4, saying:
“Jimmy and Knight are going to have a Part 3 of that conversation, exploring who they are, what they might be, and what they won’t be. It will happen in the middle of a high-stakes, almost real-time episode where the team is trying to stop something small from turning into something huge. The stakes are enormous, both professionally and personally.”
While Palmer is most directly impacted by Knight’s departure due to their past romance, he’s not the only one feeling the strain. Timothy McGee (Sean Murray) is considering a new career path, eyeing a deputy director position. According to Binder, this storyline will be addressed early in the season, with McGee’s decision regarding the open position revealed in the premiere episode.
Meanwhile, Wilmer Valderrama’s character, Nick Torres, is also struggling with Knight’s absence. Known for his difficulty in handling personal losses, Torres will dive back into undercover work, putting him in a precarious situation with dangerous individuals. Binder explained that Torres’ focus on his work will keep him from forming meaningful relationships, leaving him with little emotional fallout from losing someone close.
In other exciting news, a new photo has surfaced featuring NCIS alums Michael Weatherly and Cote de Pablo on the set of their upcoming series NCIS: Tony & Ziva, much to the delight of long-time fans.
As the new season unfolds, the NCIS team will face both professional challenges and personal crossroads, promising intense drama and high stakes.
