As NCIS wraps up its 21st season tonight, fans are in for a gripping finale. Alden Parker (Gary Cole) and Jessica Knight (Katrina Law) stumble upon a chilling discovery aboard an old Navy ship destined to become an artificial reef: three bodies and a mysterious assailant locking them inside.
Brian Dietzen, who portrays Jimmy Palmer, couldn’t contain his excitement, describing the finale as the best script in years. He teased a mix of danger, character dynamics, and stellar performances by Law and Cole.
Law remained tight-lipped about Knight’s fate but hinted at significant developments, suggesting her survival hinges on the events of the finale. With Director Vance (Rocky Carroll) offering Knight a unique opportunity before the ordeal, Law teased pivotal changes for her character in the upcoming season.
Showrunner Steven D. Binder aims for a balance of closure and cliffhangers, resolving key elements while introducing new mysteries to keep viewers hooked. He emphasized the mix of resolving the case while leaving some tantalizing questions unanswered.
In classic NCIS fashion, Dietzen promised a finale leaving viewers hungry for more, with unexpected twists and unresolved threads that will keep them eagerly anticipating the next season.
NCIS airs Monday nights at 9 p.m. ET/PT on CBS, with episodes available the next day on Paramount+.
