The long-running crime drama wrapped up after 14 seasons, but it didn’t tie up every loose end. Here’s what fans are still wondering.
After 14 action-packed seasons, NCIS: Los Angeles has finally signed off, closing the book on one of CBS’s most enduring dramas. The series finale, full of heart and nostalgia, gave fans a satisfying farewell — including surprise appearances, a wedding in Morocco, and a moving send-off for characters who’ve grown into family over the years.
But as any fan of a long-running show knows, even the most emotional finale can’t answer everything. And in NCIS: LA fashion, a few threads were deliberately left hanging — perhaps to spark spin-off ideas, or maybe just to let viewers imagine what comes next.
Here are seven burning questions we’re still thinking about after the final credits rolled.
1. What’s Next for Callen and Anna in Morocco?
Sure, Callen and Anna got their fairy-tale wedding — a moment many fans had been waiting years to see. But the finale hinted that their story isn’t quite over. With Hetty’s mysterious note and the couple’s continued presence overseas, could this be the beginning of a new kind of operation abroad? And if so… will it be the focus of a future spin-off?
2. Where Exactly Is Hetty — and Is She Still in Danger?
Linda Hunt’s fan-favorite character made a ghostly return of sorts via a letter, but we never actually saw Hetty Lange on screen. The mention of her being “alive but compromised” left fans both relieved and worried. Was this a narrative tease for another mission, or just a respectful way of keeping her legacy open-ended?
3. Will Sam Hanna Really Walk Away from Field Work?
Sam’s character arc was all about loyalty and leadership, but the finale saw him taking stock of his life after years of service. Though no formal retirement was mentioned, his tone hinted at stepping back. Will he take a quieter role behind the scenes — or might he show up in NCIS: Hawai’i or NCIS: Origins down the line?
4. Did Kensi and Deeks Make the Right Decision About Parenthood?
Kensi and Deeks have been on a long, emotional journey toward building a family. The finale confirmed they’re still planning to adopt — but left things vague. Are they close to expanding their family? Or was the writers’ choice to leave it ambiguous intentional, letting fans dream up the next chapter?
5. What Happens to Fatima and Rountree Now?
The newest generation of agents held their own in the final seasons, but we never got a clear sense of what the future holds for Fatima and Rountree. Will they remain part of a restructured OSP (Office of Special Projects)? Or could their careers take them to a different NCIS division altogether?
6. Was There More to the ATF Arc That Got Cut?
Several episodes late in Season 14 involved a brewing conflict with the ATF, but that subplot never fully came to a head. Was there more planned? Did the writers shift gears once the cancellation was confirmed? Fans familiar with the show’s fast-moving stories felt there might’ve been something unresolved there.
7. Could Another Spin-Off Actually Happen?
Executive producer R. Scott Gemmill left a few doors open in the finale — literally and figuratively. With Callen and Anna overseas, Hetty’s situation unresolved, and younger agents in the wings, many fans believe NCIS: LA may have been designed to end with the potential for more. Could NCIS: Los Angeles: Legacy or even a Hetty prequel come next?
Final Thoughts
The NCIS: LA finale was heartfelt and satisfying — but clearly not the end for fan speculation. Whether these questions are quietly left unanswered or fuel future installments in the NCIS universe, one thing’s for sure: Los Angeles may have gone quiet… but its stories still echo loudly.
Still holding out hope for a reunion or spin-off? So are we. Stay tuned, and never say never in the NCIS universe.
