NCIS Finale Shocker: Wilmer Valderrama Teases Heart-Wrenching Death – Will Fan Faves Survive?
The final episode of NCIS Season 22 is approaching on the 2025 TV lineup, and Monday’s episode (available for streaming with a Paramount+ subscription) has left us with an intriguing cliffhanger. For months, Timothy McGee has suspected Deputy Director Gabriel LaRoche of being shady, and this suspicion was confirmed in “Irreconcilable Differences.” However, Seamus Dever’s character asserted that his actions had nothing to do with money. To add to the tension, Wilmer Valderrama, who plays Nick Torres, hinted that there will be a significant death in the Season 22 finale. Honestly, I’m worried about three particular NCIS characters, and if any of them meet their end, I’ll be very upset.
On CBS Mornings, Valderrama hinted at an uncommon death to occur, emphasizing that the character who meets this fate won’t be the typical weekly victim the main characters usually handle. To quote him directly:
“This isn’t just another ordinary death we see week after week on our series.
A tragic event has occurred; someone we hold dear has passed away. This loss is deeply affecting us, shaking our world and causing immense sorrow.
Initially, I thought the major character who would die in the NCIS Season 22 finale, “Nexus,” was Gabriel LaRoche. Given his questionable actions and the possibility of him making a noble sacrifice, it seemed plausible that he wouldn’t return for NCIS Season 23. However, Wilmer Valderrama hinted that the death might be closer to the main characters, which suggests that LaRoche may not be the one in danger. Consequently, I’m now concerned about the fate of these three key characters as they enter “Nexus.
Alden Parker
In the nineteenth season of NCIS, Alden Parker (played by Gary Cole) assumed command following Mark Harmon’s Leroy Jethro Gibbs electing to remain in Alaska. Season 22 has been a rollercoaster for Parker, with him grappling with the enigma of Lily while uncovering secrets from his past, and also facing the return of Carla Morino, the Kansas City mob boss. Will Parker meet his demise as he unravels the complete Lily mystery or encounters Carla once more amidst the LaRoche affair? The possibility remains open.

Leon Vance
Since Season 5 of NCIS, Rocky Carroll has portrayed Leon Vance, a role that led him to become director of the agency following Jenny Shepard’s demise. His presence on the show has become indispensable, but as we delve into Gabriel LaRoche’s exploits, there’s a strong chance that future events might jeopardize Vance once more. Unlike his survival during NCIS’ 1,000th episode, this time, it seems he won’t escape unscathed and may not survive.

Tobias Fornell
It appears that Joe Spano’s character, Tobias Fornell, has been a regular on NCIS since its inception, except for one season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Although we haven’t seen him in Season 22 yet, there’s speculation that he might make a surprise appearance in the finale. Given his close relationship with the team, while it’s less likely than for Parker and Vance, it’s not entirely impossible that Fornell could meet an untimely end.
In the final episode of NCIS Season 22, airing on Monday at 9 pm ET on CBS, we’ll discover who’s meeting their end. Regardless of the outcome, rest assured that the consequences will be delved into further when NCIS Season 23 premieres in the fall.
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2025-05-02 04:10