Heading into the NCIS season 21 finale, concerns mounted over the fate of either Knight or Alden Parker (Gary Cole) during a perilous mission. Both characters survive, although Parker ends up hospitalized. The real shift in team dynamics occurs when Knight is offered the position of chief of training for the REACT team. This new role would significantly impact her relationship with Dr. Jimmy Palmer (Brian Dietzen), potentially turning their romance into a long-distance relationship.
Initially, Jimmy struggles with the news. Early in the finale, penned by Scott Williams and directed by José Clemente Hernandez, Jimmy confides that he has lost many people and fears losing Knight due to the distance. However, they reconcile by the episode’s end, partly because of Knight’s harrowing ordeal. This experience ultimately hastens Knight’s decision to accept the job.
In the hospital, with Jimmy and her teammates by her side, Knight accepts the position with enthusiasm. While Katrina Law’s long-term future on NCIS remains uncertain, it’s unlikely her character will leave the franchise without further development. Although nothing is confirmed, it’s possible that Knight may briefly leave in NCIS season 22 but ultimately decide it’s not what she wants. For now, this remains speculative.
