Now that the SAG-AFTRA strike has been settled, should NCIS fans expect news on Season 21? Just days after the announcement, there has been information disclosed on when CBS should start production on their long-running procedural.
Here are the latest details.
When Does NCIS Start Production On Season 21?
NCIS fans have been waiting a long time to learn when CBS will start production on Season 21. First, the WGA had to settle their strike, and those writers went back to work. Next, the actors are finally able to return to work after the SAG-AFTRA strike has been resolved.
Although it has only been a few days since the resolution, could there be any information on when production should start? Yes, there is news.
According to Deadline, it is expected that production on NCIS Season 21 will begin in early December. However, there is no information on how many episodes will be filmed. There has been speculation that most regular network shows will see a shortened season of 10-13 episodes. However, CBS has not made a formal announcement.
Also, there is no information on when fans should expect to see the first Season 21 episode premiere. It will definitely be in 2024. But, it is not clear if they can crank out enough episodes to officially start the season. It appears likely that a new season will premiere in late Winter or early Spring.
What should fans expect this upcoming season?
NCIS Should Be Honoring Ducky
Firstly, there will surely be an episode honoring David McCallum who died in September. The late actor portrayed fan favorite Dr. Donald “Ducky” Mallard.
Since he was in NCIS since the beginning, there will surely be an episode dedicated to him. Could this be an opportunity for Mark Harmon or even Michael Weatherly to return to the CBS series? Fans would certainly be happy to see the return of Gibbs and DiNozzo.
This is the type of event that could bring some departed actors back to honor their late friend.
What Other Storylines Could Be Featured In Shortened Season 21?
NCIS fans have waited since May to find out what happens with Nick Torres (Wilmer Valderrama). Season 20 ended with Torres going after the man who caused his family life a lot of pain. At the end of that finale episode, the two have a conversation, with the man swearing that he had changed.
Not believing him, Nick points his gun at him and tells him, “What I always wanted…to watch you die!”
Will the writers return to this moment or will viewers see the aftermath? Also, what will happen to Torres if he does commit murder? This cliffhanger has caused a lot of debate.
Also, fans want to see what is next for Knight (Katrina Law) and Palmer (Brian Dietzen) after their love declaration.
NCIS fans, when do you think CBS will premiere the first episode of Season 21?
