NCIS Season 22 may have delivered plenty of twists and action, but fans are still fuming over one glaring missed opportunity — a potential romance that could have broken new ground for the series. The chemistry between Jessica Knight and Kasie Hines had all the makings of a slow-burn connection that would’ve marked the franchise’s first LGBTQ+ romance between two main female agents. Subtle glances, moments of vulnerability, and off-duty interactions hinted at something deeper, but the writers never pulled the trigger.

Instead, the show pivoted toward safer storylines, leaving that unique bond unexplored. For a series that’s been on the air for over two decades, this felt like a major letdown to viewers hungry for fresh, progressive storytelling. Many hoped NCIS would finally step into new territory with a relationship that wasn’t just groundbreaking but also genuinely earned.

Now, fans are left wondering if this was a missed chance that’ll never come again, or if Season 23 will finally be bold enough to go where Season 22 hesitated. Either way, the disappointment is real — and the conversation around it isn’t dying down anytime soon.