NCIS stars Katrina Law and Brian Dietzen are hinting at difficulties ahead for their characters’ romance in the upcoming season 21 finale. The relationship between Jessica Knight and Dr. Jimmy Palmer hit a snag when Jessica’s father visited and pointed out that a romantic relationship wasn’t part of her career plan. Although Jessica reassured Jimmy that she was happy in her current position, it seems that the couple still has challenges to face.
The season 21 finale, airing on May 6, will likely address these issues, with Law mentioning that many characters on the show are dealing with past wounds and still in the process of healing. Jessica may begin to realize that she is facing similar struggles as Jimmy Palmer and will have to navigate how this impacts their relationship. Law expressed her desire to see her character grow and move past her trauma in season 22, hoping to find her own path. Dietzen teased that viewers can expect not only romantic drama but also danger and emotional challenges for the characters on the show.
Despite the ups and downs their characters face on screen, Law and Dietzen have a strong working relationship and mutual respect for each other as actors. Dietzen praised Law’s acting skills and described the season 21 finale as one of the best in years. While their characters may be at odds in the show, Law and Dietzen share a great rapport off-screen, with Dietzen calling Law one of his favorite people to work with. They both appreciate the complex and mature approach the show takes to their characters’ relationship, focusing on communication and emotional depth rather than traditional romantic tropes.
Dietzen acknowledged that classic romantic tropes can be effective in TV shows, but NCIS strives to take a more mature and nuanced approach to Jess and Jimmy’s relationship. The show aims to avoid cliches and focus on portraying an adult relationship where the characters openly communicate about their feelings. Dietzen praised Law for her contributions to their scenes together and the depth she brings to their storyline. The NCIS season 21 finale promises to deliver a compelling and emotionally resonant conclusion to the season with unexpected twists and turns for the characters.
Law and Dietzen are excited about the growth and development of their characters as they navigate the challenges ahead. They have formed a strong bond as co-stars and appreciate the opportunity to work together on such a long-running and successful show. Despite the obstacles their characters face, the actors are confident in the direction the show is taking and look forward to exploring new dynamics and storylines in the upcoming seasons. The NCIS season 21 finale will offer viewers a satisfying and engaging conclusion to the current storylines, setting the stage for what’s to come in the future of the show.