NCISstar Wilmer Valderrama reveals that the upcoming season 22 finale episode will feature a “heartbreaking” death. CBS’s juggernaut procedural has been the network’s flagship show since its debut in 2003, Valderrama has played Nick Torres since 2016. TheNCISfranchisehas been one of the most successful on network television, thanks largely to its detailed narrative arcs, interesting characters, and plot twists. And the upcoming season finale is set to bring one of the most shocking events the franchise has produced to date.
PerTV Line, Valderrama has confirmed, during an interview withCBS Mornings, that the upcoming season finale is set to feature the shocking death of a major character, and that it will be unrelated to the Case of the Week victim. The Nick Torres actor talks about how theepisode’s death will be “earth-shattering and really heartbreaking,” and revealed it will be “somebody very close to us,” before also stating that the death will set the tone for the next season.
What This Means For NCIS Moving Forward
The Shock Death Will Take The Show To New Places
NCISseason 22 looks like it’s going to conclude with an explosive ending, following the major character death. Valderrama’s suggestion that it is set to shape the direction ofNCISseason 23 is exciting, and this could mark a completely new direction for the show.NCIShas seen several key character deaths over the years, with the most recent being the tragic death of Ducky, which came in one of thebest episodes ofNCISseason 21. Now, with season 22’s finale set to bring another devastating loss, it’s safe to say that the show’s future is going to be deeply impacted by this tragedy.
TheNCISseason 22 finale airs Monday, May 5 on CBS at 9 p.m. ET.
While it is unclear which character might be killed off, and Valderrama seemingly ruled out Nick, there are a lot of names in the running. What is certain is that the future of the show will be impacted by this major character death, with the actor talking about the need to “disrupt the peace,” and set the tone for the upcoming season. The show has also reached the stage where it needs to change things from its formulaic nature, and evolving into a franchise that is more unpredictable and attention-grabbing is going to help the show thrive.
Our Take On Which NCIS Character Could Die In The Season 22 Finale
There Are A Number Of Contenders
There are a number ofNCIScharacterswho could be in danger of being killed off in the finale, with Jessica Knight, LaRoche, or even Torres among the candidates. Certainly, fan-favorite Kasie Hines feels like the most unlikely choice, but this could be precisely what puts her in the running. Director Vance, one of the longest-running characters in the franchise, would probably be the most impactful death, but given that the finale promo shows Alden Parker on his knees with a gun to his head, he feels like the most likelyNCISfinale death at this point.
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NCIS is a television series that follows a team of special agents from the Naval Criminal Investigative Service. Premiering in 2003, the show explores various cases involving Navy and Marine Corps personnel, ranging from murder and espionage to terrorism and stolen submarines.
