As NCIS: Los Angeles approaches its series finale, fans are bracing for a deeply emotional send-off. The show, which has been a cornerstone of the NCIS franchise for 14 years, is concluding with a two-part finale airing on May 14 and May 21. The final episode will be followed by a special tribute titled A Salute to NCIS: Los Angeles, hosted by Kevin Frazier. This special will reflect on the show’s remarkable journey and feature interviews and behind-the-scenes footage from its storied run.
A Bittersweet Farewell
Showrunner and executive producer R. Scott Gemmill has shared that wrapping up the series has been an “extremely challenging” process. “Wrapping up a series is always bittersweet,” Gemmill told Variety. “We were blessed to have 14 seasons together, so bringing it to a satisfying end was extremely challenging after so many years.” He expressed gratitude towards CBS for granting an additional episode to ensure a proper farewell, hoping the ending would resonate with fans as both satisfying and hopeful.
Final Cases and Personal Milestones
The final episodes will follow the NCIS team as they tackle their last case, while Callen (Chris O’Donnell) and Anna (Bar Paly) navigate their wedding plans. This culmination of storylines will offer closure for both the characters and the audience, intertwining personal milestones with the series’ trademark action and drama.
Cast Reflections
During the wrap party in Los Angeles, the cast and crew celebrated their monumental achievement. LL Cool J, who has portrayed Senior Special Agent Sam Hanna since the show’s inception in 2009, reflected on the end of the series. He noted the significance of the series wrap, stating, “Normally they’ll be like, ‘All right, that’s an episode wrap,’ but this was an episode wrap, a show wrap, and a series wrap. It was big and felt big, but it felt like we accomplished something.” Despite the melancholy associated with the end, LL Cool J felt immense pride in the show’s 14-year run, comparing the achievement to “winning crazy Super Bowls or something.”
The series finale of NCIS: Los Angeles promises to be an emotional and fitting conclusion to a beloved show. Fans will have the opportunity to revisit the highlights of the series and celebrate its legacy with the special farewell segment.
