That big cliffhanger isn’t the only reason.
NCIS season 21 left fans with two major plot twists to ponder until the next installment airs on CBS later this year. The season finale shifted focus to Jessica Knight, who has accepted a significant offer that will take her across the country, leaving her beloved workplace behind.
While fans speculate about how Jessica’s promotion will impact her career and personal life, it’s somewhat unfair to spotlight her exclusively, as another major character’s storyline is equally compelling. The season ended with a double cliffhanger involving both Jessica Knight and her boss, NCIS Supervisory Special Agent Alden Parker. While fans are busy theorizing about Jessica’s future, they seem less interested in what Parker’s new developments might bring to the NCIS plot.
The season 21 finale sees Alden getting injured, resulting in a vivid vision of a little girl playing on a boat, likely Parker’s sister who may have died there. While details are unclear, Parker’s vision hints at significant changes for his character next season. In addition to revealing secrets about his past, Parker’s love life might also get an update. Season 21 showed a spark between Parker and Navy Commander Clara Logan in episode 8, when they developed mutual trust during an investigation.
With Parker’s traumatic past resurfacing through his hallucinations, it wouldn’t be surprising if his storyline expands further, potentially introducing a new and refreshing relationship hinted at in the latest season.