The character still has a chance to go beyond her canceled series.
NCIS: Hawai’i recently ended with a major cliffhanger, prompting many fans worldwide to seek revenge by calling out CBS in various ways. However, some fans still hope that the ending’s big mystery can be revealed without bringing the show back to the screen.
Despite being unfairly canceled by the network, the spinoff still has a chance to push its main character into the franchise’s new show, as recent events suggest a suitable place for her. However, the character would be a much better fit if she replaced someone very different.
In the NCIS season 21 finale, Special Agent Jessica Knight eagerly accepts a big job opportunity offered by NCIS Director Leon Vance, becoming the REACT Chief Training Officer at Camp Pendleton. This transfer takes her across the country, leaving her position with the MCRT vacant.
Meanwhile, NCIS: Hawai’i also hints at a big surprise for its Special Agent-in-Charge Jane Tennant, but the show ends on a cliffhanger, leaving fans guessing about what was in store for her.
It’s unclear whether Jessica Knight is leaving NCIS for good or will return as a guest character. However, her departure leaves her MCRT position open, sparking fan speculation that Jane Tennant could move to the main show to fill this role and resolve the cliffhanger.
Although this idea excites fans, it’s not good news for Jane Tennant. As the first female Special Agent-in-Charge, Tennant’s current role in NCIS: Hawai’i is more prestigious than Knight’s position. Moving to the MCRT would feel like a demotion rather than a great job opportunity.
However, there’s still a way for Jane Tennant to join NCIS. She could temporarily replace Alden Parker while he recovers from an injury sustained in the season 21 finale. This option seems ideal, especially since Tennant’s former mentor Maggie Shaw appears unexpectedly in the final episode of NCIS: Hawai’i to deliver urgent news.