Wilmer Valderrama Teases Major 'NCIS' Character Death in Season 22 Finale

Wilmer Valderrama has confirmed that the 'NCIS' season 22 finale will feature the death of a major character, marking a departure from the usual 'villain of the week' format. The loss is expected to be deeply personal for the team and will significantly impact the story, setting up a more emotionally charged and 'rogue' direction for season 23. Valderrama described the upcoming episodes as 'earth-shattering and really heartbreaking,' promising that the finale will disrupt the established peace and push the characters into new territory. The two-part finale aims to answer major questions while delivering the kind of turmoil and tragedy longtime fans have come to expect from the series. While speculation about which character will die remains high, Valderrama emphasized that the decision was made to keep the series fresh and engaging as it heads into its 23rd season.