Following Jimmy Palmer’s shocking discovery of Ducky’s passing, news quickly spread throughout the NCIS agency. Despite Ducky primarily working from the main office, the entire organization mourned his loss, with numerous notable offices sending condolences in the form of flowers. This gesture served as a subtle nod to NCIS’s expanding network of shows, with magnolias from New Orleans, golden wattles from Sydney, plumerias from Hawai’i, roses from Los Angeles, and cherry blossoms from a mysterious “Far East office.”
The mention of the “Far East office” sparked speculation about a potential Japan-based NCIS show, given the country’s association with sakura trees. However, cherry blossoms also hold significance in Washington DC, where Ducky had spent decades. Therefore, rather than indicating a new location, it could serve as a tribute to the city that Ducky called home for so long.
As for the “Far East office,” it might hint at a new outpost across the Atlantic, aligning with Tony and Ziva’s rumored spinoff based in Europe, aptly dubbed NCIS: Europe. This expansion of the NCIS universe promises exciting new adventures and locales for fans to explore.