### 19 Years Later: NCIS Project Reveals Missed Opportunity for Sasha Alexander’s Character
A new NCIS project sheds light on the significant missed opportunity for Sasha Alexander’s character in the series. While NCIS was born from JAG’s success, its true narrative began when Mark Harmon’s Leroy Jethro Gibbs and his team crossed paths with Kate Todd. Initially with the Secret Service, Kate lost her job after a failed assassination attempt on the president—a case revisited in NCIS’ 1000th episode.
Developing a strong bond with Gibbs, Kate seamlessly integrated into the Major Case Response Team (MCRT). Despite not appearing during the JAG backdoor pilot, Alexander proved to be the perfect fit for Kate’s role. Her chemistry with Michael Weatherly’s Anthony DiNozzo Jr. was particularly delightful, reminiscent of sibling banter with occasional flirtation.
Thus, Kate’s unexpected murder by Ari Haswari in the NCIS season 2 finale left fans both shocked and heartbroken. Now, the NCIS Rewatch Podcast speculates on the potential of a Kate and Ziva team-up, highlighting the untapped dynamics between the characters.
