NCIS season 22 is expected to focus heavily on the complicated relationship between Jess and Jimmy, with emotional tensions that inevitably surfaced early in the new installment. The NCIS season 22 premiere kicked off with Special Agent Jessica Knight in a shocking situation, where she appeared to be holding an innocent clergyman hostage. She now needs legal assistance to help her work out her situation.
In a recent interview with TVLine, Katrina Law, who plays Jessica Knight, teased the upcoming storylines involving her and Jimmy. She shared that although the couple is determined to pretend that everything is fine, unresolved tension between them will finally come to the surface and force them to finally talk about their relationship. She elaborated that the conversation is “awkward and funny and heartbreaking and wonderful at the same time.” Read her full comment below:
“You know what? The interesting part about the Jessica/Jimmy thing is it’s not until Episode 4 that they actually talk about anything. The two of them are so set on just making things work and acting like they’re OK and that nothing has happened, but all of a sudden in Episode 4 they are caught in a situation where they are by themselves, alone, and they cannot leave, and all of a sudden they’re going, ‘Well, guess we kind of have to have a talk now!’”
What This Means For NCIS Going Forward
An Emotional Episode Approaches
For season 22, the evolving dynamics between Jess and Jimmy offer a fresh emotional arc that takes a deeper look into their relationship issues. While this season begins with a high level of tension due to Jess’ unexpected hostage situation, the couple’s emotional weight comes from how they navigate their unresolved problems. Jessica was previously part of Alden Parker’s D.C. team, but at the end of season 21, she accepted a new leading REACT training job at Camp Pendleton. This career change led to a big confrontation in the season 21 finale, where Jimmy lashed out at the idea of another person leaving him.
It appears that the couple will eventually address their relationship in episode 4 and determine whether their break-up is permanent. Many viewers believed that the breakup wouldn’t last, and that seems to be the trajectory now that Jess is returning to the NCIS team thanks to her promotion to the Office of Strategic Support. However, since this talk between the NCIS characters won’t happen until episode 4, viewers will have to wait at least three more episodes until it gets settled whether Jess and Jimmy’s relationship will lead to a reconciliation.
Our Take On Jimmy & Jessica’s Relationship
Anything Could Happen
As NCIS Season 22 progresses, the focus on Jess and Jimmy’s relationship creates a compelling narrative arc that has the potential to redefine their dynamic. The series has always excelled at combining action and character development, and this season aims to raise the emotional stakes through their unresolved tension. Jess’s unexpected hostage scenario sets the stage for a confrontation that goes beyond plot twists and will delve deeper into the nuances of relationships, trust, and vulnerabilities.
NCIS season 22 airs Mondays at 8 pm ET on CBS.