At the recent CBS Fall Schedule Celebration in Hollywood, NCIS stars Gary Cole, Katrina Law, and Brian Dietzen offered tantalizing hints about the upcoming Season 21 finale, titled “Reef Madness.”
Speaking with Deadline, the trio hinted at potential peril for their characters, with Cole’s Alton Parker and Law’s Jessica Knight facing ominous circumstances. The episode, penned by Scott Williams and helmed by José Clemente Hernandez, sees Parker and Knight encountering three bodies on a doomed Navy ship. Locked inside by a mysterious figure, their fate hangs in the balance.
Cole remained cryptic about Parker’s future on the show, teasing viewers to tune in for answers. Law, however, praised the script’s quality and expressed confidence in the performances, particularly highlighting Cole’s excellence. She warned fans to brace themselves for intense “life and death situations.”
Dietzen echoed Law’s sentiments, suggesting broader ramifications beyond just Parker and Knight. Teasing the unpredictable nature of NCIS, he hinted at significant character dynamics and potential shifts, including those between his character, Jimmy, and Knight. Dietzen dubbed the finale script his favorite in years, promising viewers an unforgettable episode.
With tensions rising and stakes higher than ever, NCIS fans are undoubtedly counting down the days until the climactic Season 21 finale.