Could a shocking character death be in store when NCIS: Los Angeles returns for its explosive eighth season? According to LL Cool J, fans might want to brace themselves.
Speaking with E! News at the CBS, CW, and Showtime Summer TCA party, the actor—who’s played Senior Special Agent Sam Hanna since the show’s inception—dropped a cryptic but eyebrow-raising tease. When asked for some teaser hashtags for the new season, he didn’t hold back:
“#Somebody’sGotToDie,” he said. “#Somebody’sGotToGo. #Changes. #YouNeedToWatch.”
Not exactly subtle.
Could this point to the long-simmering mole storyline finally reaching a deadly climax? The official synopsis for the Season 8 premiere confirms that the Office of Special Projects (OSP) will be investigated by the Under Secretary of the Navy following the exposure of a mole within the team. But the burning question remains: Who’s the traitor—and will it cost them their life?
One popular theory centers around Agent Kensi Blye (Daniela Ruah), who was on maternity leave during the early part of the season’s production. Could her absence be more than just a storyline workaround?
While LL didn’t spill any names, he did speak about how Daniela Ruah’s real-life pregnancy sparked new inspiration for the writers.
“We don’t really write around pregnancies,” he said. “We accommodate them—and sometimes, those life events give the writers a great opportunity to elevate the storytelling. It can be a source of creative energy for the whole season.”
As for his on-screen partnership with co-star Chris O’Donnell (a.k.a. G. Callen), LL confirmed their bromance remains as strong as ever—and will be put to the test in Season 8’s high-stakes twists.
So who’s in danger? Will the mole storyline turn deadly? And what changes are really coming for the OSP? LL’s hint certainly has fans theorizing—and bracing for heartbreak.
NCIS: LA Season 8 is packed with secrets, shake-ups, and possible goodbyes. Get your theories ready, because the fallout is going to be unforgettable.
