Following Cait’s death, Cote de Pablo was taken on as a new member of the squad, playing Mossad spy Ziva. A few seasons later, NCIS’s leadership changed, with Rocky Carroll’s Vance replacing Lauren Holly’s Jenny Shepard.
These developments allowed the police procedural to significantly deepen not only its team dynamic but also the individual storylines of its characters.
With the show’s stability established, this group became NCIS’ longest-running active roster. This gave the police procedural plenty of opportunities to not just improve its team dynamic, but also delve into its characters’ personal histories and relationships. This extended time also featured some of the series’ most captivating storytelling, seamlessly incorporating romance and personal themes into its weekly cases, distinguishing it from its competition.
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