The latest episodes of NCIS Season 23 are bringing back a familiar face — and a complicated relationship. Emily Wickersham returns as Eleanor Bishop, setting the stage for a long-awaited reunion with Nick Torres.
Brian Dietzen, who plays Dr. Jimmy Palmer, revealed that the storyline will explore Torres’ emotional journey as he reconnects with Bishop, who is currently considered a fugitive.
“There’s some really wonderful writing in this script between Torres and Bishop,” Dietzen said, praising both actors’ performances.
Bishop was last seen secretly operating undercover after staging the leak of classified NSA documents. To the outside world, she is believed to be a cyberterrorist, but viewers know the truth behind her covert mission.
The upcoming episodes will also focus on Jimmy Palmer’s personal growth as he begins embracing life more fully — a shift that comes after the perspective he’s gained working closely with death as the team’s medical examiner.