Kate Todd’s shocking death in the NCIS Season 2 finale, “Twilight,” at the hands of Ari Haswari, Ziva David’s half-brother, remains one of the series’ most memorable moments. Sasha Alexander’s departure from the show was driven by her desire to leave due to the demanding filming schedule.
Despite her tragic exit, NCIS continues to honor Todd’s memory, with Sasha Alexander even making appearances in Season 3’s opener. Introduced initially as a Secret Service agent, Todd crossed paths with Mark Harmon’s Leroy Jethro Gibbs during an assassination plot investigation against the president. Her transition to NCIS followed her dismissal from the Secret Service for fraternizing with a colleague, leading Gibbs to offer her a role on his team.
Todd quickly integrated into the iconic NCIS ensemble alongside Michael Weatherly’s Anthony DiNozzo, Pauley Perrette’s Abby Sciuto, and David McCallum’s Ducky Mallard. Known for her expertise in psychological profiling and assertive personality, Todd’s presence was deeply valued, making her untimely demise a significant loss for the team and fans alike.
