Brian Dietzen, known for his role as chief medical examiner Dr. Jimmy Palmer on NCIS, has hinted at an exhilarating season 21 finale. Following the milestone celebration of the franchise’s 1,000th episode, the original series is set to conclude its current season on CBS on Monday, May 6.
In an interview with Entertainment Tonight during CBS’s fall schedule celebration, Dietzen teased that the upcoming finale would delve into storylines not explored in quite some time. He described the episode as “intense,” emphasizing the gravity of the events unfolding, particularly in terms of life and death within the narrative.
Joining Dietzen in hyping up the finale, co-star Katrina Law, who portrays Special Agent Jessica Knight since season 18, hinted at significant developments that would shape the characters’ trajectories moving forward. She mentioned a theme of soul-searching permeating the episode, expressing her enthusiasm for its depth and impact on the characters.
Law suggested that fundamental changes would occur, setting the stage for what promises to be an intriguing next season. While NCIS has been confirmed for a 22nd season, slated for an autumn release, spin-off series NCIS: Hawai’i faced an unexpected cancellation after three seasons. The decision, reportedly influenced by moderate viewership figures, leaves fans with the anticipation of a cliffhanger and unresolved conflicts in its final episode, airing next week on May 6.
Vanessa Lachey, who portrays Special Agent Jane Tennant on NCIS: Hawai’i, shared her surprise and disappointment at the show’s cancellation via her Instagram Story, indicating feeling blindsided by the news.
In the US, NCIS airs on CBS, while UK viewers can stream seasons 1-20 on Disney+.
