Summary
NCISset a precedent eight years ago that it should never repeat, especially when handling Jessica Knight’s possible departure. Katrina Law’s character leavingNCISwas set up in theNCISseason 21 finale. Jess accepted a promotion to Chief REACT Training Officer that would take her to California’s Camp Pendleton. Since Jessica Knight’sNCISdeparture is not yet official, it’s good to keep an open mind until it is. If she leaves, however, there’s a good chance the Major Case Response Team will get a new member whenNCISreturns in the fall withNCISseason 22.
NCIShas extensive experience navigating changes throughout its 21 seasons on CBS. The cast ofNCIShas been in constant rotation, with characters coming and going and actors fluctuating between seasons. If the series does replace Katrina Law’s character inNCISseason 22, it must take care of who takes her place. In doing so,NCISmust avoid repeating an instance that would damage the series. While it’s impossible to avoid this precedent for certain, CBS needs to consider this during the transition.
7 NCIS Spinoff Characters Who Can Replace Jessica Knight After Season 21’s Twist Ending
NCIS spinoff characters like Kensi Blye and Tammy Gregorio are capable of filling Jessica Knight’s role after season 21’s shocking twist ending.
Alexandra Quinn Was The Shortest-Lived Regular NCIS Cast Member
TheBlue Bloodsactor joined the series forNCISseason 14 as Alexandra Quinn.
When filling Jessica Knight’s role inNCISseason 22, the series must avoid a risky precedent set by Jennifer Esposito. TheBlue Bloodsactor joined the series forNCISseason 14 as Alexandra Quinn – and that was the only season she was with thecast ofNCIS.Esposito was a regular cast member introduced at the top of the season. However, she left the series after the season finale to take care of her mother. As such,Esposito’s character was the only regularNCIScast member to stay with the show for only one season.
Why Jessica Knight’s Replacement Needs To Stay More Than One Season
Jessica Knight’s Replacement Would Need To Stay A Few Seasons
Knight’s replacement must avoid what happened with Esposito; MCRT’s next member must stay withNCISfor more than one season. The series witnessedMark Harmon’sNCISexit in season 19when the leading actor decided to hang up his cap. Subsequently, itbid farewell to Ducky inNCISseason 21 after David McCallum died at 90. Jessica Knight herself joined the series in season 18 as a replacement for Emily Wickersham’s Eleanor Bishop. WhileNCISis used to changing rosters, it needs stability more than ever, and it can come with a set cast for the next few years.
NCISneeds to balance the old and the new. Whoever becomesKnight’s replacement needs to add stability with a maintained presence. IfKnight’s replacementbecame the second regular cast member to stay with the series for a single season, it would set a dangerous trend that actors could follow. TheNCIScast’s rotating model wouldn’t work if cast members came and went every season. Some core members must remain so that audiences can be familiar with the series and have a reason to continue investing inNCISafter 21 seasons.
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NCIS is a television series that follows a team of special agents from the Naval Criminal Investigative Service. Premiering in 2003, the show explores various cases involving Navy and Marine Corps personnel, ranging from murder and espionage to terrorism and stolen submarines.
