CBS Confirms Rocky Carroll’s NCIS Return After Vance’s Death (& It’s Shockingly Soon)

It looks like the current seasons of NCIS (2025-2026) represent the last attempt to revitalize the show. After Mark Harmon’s departure as Gibbs, a refresh was essential, and now, several years later, the series seems to be nearing its conclusion. Season 23 has included significant events like the returns of Vera Strickland and Ellie Bishop, and the milestone 500th episode, but ended on a somber note with the death of Vance.