Some NCIS fans believe the show just planted the seeds for Torres’ future exit—and it all comes back to Ellie Bishop.
Her return gave fans closure, but it also introduced a new possibility: Torres leaving the team to reunite with her. Even though he turned her down, the moment didn’t feel final.
With Bishop still out there and their connection stronger than ever, it’s easy to imagine Torres eventually choosing a different path—one that takes him away from NCIS and into a new chapter with her.