The twentieth season of NCIS is set to conclude on Monday night, wrapping up a storyline that has been building anticipation among fans. One of the main plot points of the episode revolves around Agent Torres finding himself in an unexpected predicament: prison.
In the May 15 episode, the team made a significant arrest when they apprehended Yuri Valkov, who had been attempting to acquire information from current and former Russian assets. Valkov had left a trail of death on U.S. soil but appeared indifferent to the consequences of his actions, knowing that imprisonment awaited him.
In the final moments of the episode, Ducky revealed that he had discovered what Yuri had been pursuing. It turns out that he was seeking information about a weapon of mass destruction and quite likely had it in his possession.
As stated in the full synopsis for the May 22 episode, Agent Torres finds himself incarcerated while the rest of the team races against time to prevent an imminent terror attack on American soil. Given the events of the previous episode, it becomes evident that Torres has chosen to go undercover in order to extract information from Yuri. Does Yuri truly possess the weapon? Is a terrorist plot already in motion?
While the producers have not confirmed the exact reason behind Torres’ imprisonment, it seems plausible, considering his history of taking on dangerous missions. This upcoming episode on May 22 might be the last new installment of NCIS for the foreseeable future.
The ongoing Writers Strike could have a significant impact on the production of NCIS Season 21, as scripted dramas have been forced to halt their filming. Networks are already adjusting their fall television schedules to accommodate the strike, relying more heavily on game shows, news programs, and reality competition series.
CBS, for instance, plans to debut longer episodes of Survivor and The Amazing Race in Fall 2023, with the potential for more shows to follow suit. Another popular show affected by the strike is Big Brother, with rumors circulating about a potential delay in the airing of Big Brother 25 due to the ongoing issues in Hollywood.
Should the two sides involved in the strike reach a resolution promptly, the impact on television programming may be minimal. However, if the strike continues for an extended period, it will undoubtedly bring about changes to the 2023-2024 television season.
As we approach the season finale, take a moment to enjoy the clips below, featuring the talented cast of NCIS Season 20.
