As NCIS: Los Angeles approached its final chapters in seasons 11 and 12, the Office of Special Projects (OSP) underwent several changes. New recruits joined the ranks—rookie agents Fatima Namazi, portrayed by Medalion Rahimi, and Devin Rountree, played by Caleb Castille—bringing fresh energy to the team. Meanwhile, long-time team members Eric Beale and Nell Jones made the decision to leave government service and transition into careers within the private sector, marking a significant shift in the team dynamic.
Simultaneously, operations leader Hetty Lange, known for her cryptic guidance and vast intelligence network, stepped away from her role to handle unresolved complications from a previous mission. In her absence, Admiral Hollace Kilbride (played by Gerald McRaney), a seasoned military officer who had previously assisted the team, officially assumed the position of Director of Special Operations beginning in season 13.
The series finale offers fans a heartfelt and fitting send-off. One of the most emotional highlights comes when longtime Special Agent G. Callen finally ties the knot with his partner, Anna Kolcheck, bringing closure to a long-running romantic storyline. After the wedding, Callen and his closest friend and partner, Sam Hanna, are called to embark on a new off-the-books mission—a personal operation to locate and rescue Hetty, whose fate has remained uncertain.
In a touching nod to the show’s roots and its enduring relationships, this final mission sees the reunion of old team members, including psychologist Nate Getz and former intelligence analyst Nell Jones, now returning to support the rescue effort. While the series concludes on an open-ended note, suggesting that the team’s bond and purpose continue beyond the screen, it wraps up key story arcs and celebrates the legacy of friendship, loyalty, and service that defined NCIS: LA for over a decade.
