Wow, you could have highlighted more of the major losses over the years on NCIS:
- Agent Kate Todd went out as a true hero.
- Agent Ned Dorneget sacrificed his life like a hero.
- Director Jenny Shepherd died a hero’s death.
- FBI Agent Trent Kort, on the other hand, met his end as a scumbag.
- Mossad Director Eli David was taken out as a victim.
- Agent Michelle Lee, though initially dishonored, died with honor.
- Tobias Fornell endured heartbreaking losses with the deaths of both his wife and daughter.
- Dr. Jimmy Palmer tragically lost his wife to illness.
- Mike Franks went down fighting, a warrior until the end.
- Gibbs also suffered personal losses, including his father, who passed naturally.
- And, of course, Gibbs lost both his wife and daughter to assassins, as revealed in flashbacks.
With so much death, it’s no surprise that Gibbs eventually had enough.
The decline of NCIS began with Ziva’s departure, followed by DiNozzo and Abby. Each exit chipped away at the core of the show, and when Mark Harmon left, it was hard to stay invested. While we love McGee, Director Vance, and Palmer, their presence alone isn’t enough to keep the magic alive. Even Ducky is “gone” now. Honestly, without the original cast, it’s time to consider wrapping up the show. The characters are the heart of NCIS, and when too many of them are gone, it just isn’t the same.
I was just getting into Elle Bishop’s character before she was suddenly written off. Then Michael Weatherly left and jumped into Bull. I liked the “Jack” character, but it was clear she was only meant to stick around for a season or two.
