With 436 episodes, NCIS has a rich history of characters and intricate plot twists. While fans often long for the return of beloved characters like Gibbs, Ziva, or DiNozzo, there are some lesser-known figures worth considering. Let’s delve into a few intriguing choices, excluding the obvious ones like Mark Harmon, Michael Weatherly, and Cote de Pablo.
- M. Allison Hart (Rena Sofer): A defense attorney who appeared in season seven, Hart had a complicated relationship with Gibbs and held the cold case file of Pedro Hernandez, the drug dealer who had killed Gibbs’ wife and daughter. It would be fascinating to revisit her character and her connection to this old case.
- Dr. Rachel Cranston (Wendy Makkena): Introduced in season 11, Dr. Cranston, who also happened to be Kate Todd’s older sister, worked with Gibbs and conducted psychological assessments on the agents. Her link to Kate Todd’s character adds depth to her potential return.
- Eleanor Bishop (Emily Wickersham): Joining in season 11, Bishop replaced Ziva when she returned to Israel. Bishop later became involved in Ziva’s secret operations and left the team at the end of season 18. Her return could involve assisting Torres with his issues and exploring her own intriguing undercover missions.
- Jack Sloane (Maria Bello): Sloane, a therapist and criminal profiler, appeared in the show for 73 episodes and shared a connection with Gibbs. Catching up with her after her decision to stay in Afghanistan, following a case in season 18, could provide an interesting storyline, given recent real-world events.
