In NCIS Season 22, the unresolved tension between Jessica Knight and Jimmy Palmer remains front and center as they awkwardly navigate their post-breakup dynamic. The two broke up in Season 21’s finale when Knight accepted a promotion, leading Palmer to end things rather than risk facing an unexpected goodbye. However, with Knight now back at NCIS Headquarters, their breakup feels more avoidable than ever.
Knight’s return to the Major Case Response Team (MCRT) reignites the question of whether she and Palmer can address their feelings. Both characters continue to avoid the topic, sidestepping questions from team members and offering reassurances instead of real clarity. This lingering issue is subtly affecting their teamwork, with colleagues often picking up on the unspoken tension.
Ultimately, Palmer and Knight risk losing control over their own story if they don’t address it directly. By letting their colleagues’ questions dominate, they allow outside influences to complicate an already delicate situation. As Season 22 progresses, resolving their relationship might be the only way to keep the focus on the job and avoid further complications at NCIS headquarters.
