Since NCIS: Hawai’i ended, many fans have wondered whether Jane Tennant could return elsewhere in the franchise—and possibly in a bigger leadership role.
Tennant proved throughout her series that she leads with trust, flexibility, and confidence. Those traits could make her a strong candidate for director someday, especially if the franchise wants a fresh perspective at headquarters.
Of course, Timothy McGee still remains the fan-favorite option to succeed Leon Vance. But Tennant isn’t the only alternative worth considering.
Hetty Lange’s legendary status makes her an obvious possibility, while G. Callen’s steady growth across NCIS: Los Angeles continues to stand out. Hannah Khoury also showed clear ambition to climb the ranks during her time in New Orleans.
Whether the future director comes from the flagship team or a spinoff, the NCIS universe has no shortage of leaders ready for the challenge.