When Wilmer Valderrama joined NCIS as Special Agent Nick Torres in Season 14, some fans were skeptical. Could the guy from That ’70s Show really handle the serious, high-stakes world of naval crimes? The answer came quickly—and resoundingly: yes.
Torres is complex. He’s tough but broken, loyal but self-sabotaging. And Valderrama has given him a depth that’s turned Torres into a fan favorite. From explosive action sequences to intimate moments of emotional vulnerability, he’s proven he’s not just here for backup—he is the story.
Season 21 pushed Torres to the edge, with dark plotlines involving his family and a career-threatening confrontation with his past. And as NCIS continues to evolve, Valderrama’s performance keeps anchoring the team with raw, unpredictable energy.
Outside the show, Wilmer is just as busy—working on NCIS: Tony & Ziva, expanding his activism, and producing new projects. But for now, Nick Torres isn’t going anywhere. And we wouldn’t want him to
