With Knight accepting Vance’s job offer, fans are left wondering if she’s truly leaving MCRT. NCIS has a history of shaking things up only to revert to the status quo. Remember when Vance disbanded Gibbs’ team, only to reunite them after a summer break? Or when Ziva David supposedly left, only to return as a proper agent after a dramatic rescue mission?
Katrina Law, who plays Knight, has not indicated she is leaving the show. Most exits from NCIS have resulted from personal or professional decisions made by the actors, and Law has expressed a desire to stay. Knight is still relatively new, with many stories left to tell, including her blossoming romance with Palmer. There’s no need to worry until season 22 brings clarity.
Knight’s departure could be a plot device, setting up something bigger for her and Palmer. She might try the new job for a while, and we could see Parker searching for her replacement. However, this could all be a temporary shake-up, with Knight eventually returning to DC. While this dramatic twist might frustrate viewers, it adds to the show’s intrigue.
Knight’s leave could be just the beginning of a larger storyline for her and Palmer’s relationship. So, while the future remains uncertain, it’s all part of NCIS’s captivating narrative.