In “Fleeting,” NCIS explores how the team begins adjusting to life after Director Leon Vance’s death while continuing their work together.
Parker’s reflections about remembering Vance highlight the episode’s emotional core, emphasizing that honoring his legacy matters just as much as solving cases. At the same time, lighter moments between Nick and Jessica help balance the tone.
With no interim director confirmed yet, the episode leaves fans wondering who might step into one of the franchise’s most important leadership roles.