Summary
NCISis known for long character arcs and the show seems to have carefully set Nick Torres up for his greatest character arc yet.NCIShas been on the air for over two decades and has explored the personal and professional development of several main characters in intricate detail. Nick, played by Wilmer Valderrama, has been a Special Agent on the show since season 14, when he replaced Special Agent Tony DiNozzo, played by Michael Weatherly, and, as such, has not escaped similar scrutiny.
After so many seasons, and now withNCISseason 22on the way, Nick’s character has grown a lot over the years.NCISseason 21 especially revealed large chunks of Nick’s background and helped to explain aspects of his character and personality. TheNCIS season 21 finaleopened up the possibility of several exciting storylines for its main characters. The latest season also set up the perfect storyline for Nick’s character, especially afterNCISseason 22 was confirmed.
10 Things That Need To Happen In NCIS Season 22 After The Season 21 Finale
These are 10 things that need to happen for characters like Alden Parker and Jessica Knight in NCIS season 22 after the NCIS season 21 finale.
How Nick’s Family History Has Changed His Character In NCIS
Nick Has Started To Open Up To His Team
Not much was known about Nick when he first joinedNCISin season 14. Over the course of several seasons, he became a well-liked and well-rounded character, but it took time to get there. In season 19, the show reveals that Torres has been attending therapy sessions with Dr. Grace Confalone. Through his therapy sessions in season 19 and 20, Nick learns that his issues with sobriety come from the trauma he carries from his childhood and his poor relationship with his father.The therapy sessions allowed Nick to grow as a character and as a teammate.
“…over the course of several seasons, Nick’s character has opened up, and he has learned to trust his team and form valuable emotional bonds with them.”
TheNCISseason 20 finaleand following season 21 premiere emphasized Nick’s struggles with his childhood and his loyalty when he wrongly confessed to murder when he thought it might save his sister.The problems Nick has faced throughout his life left him emotionally unavailableto form deep relationships with his colleagues. But, over the course of several seasons, Nick’s character has opened up, and he has learned to trust his team and form valuable emotional bonds with them. These past seasons have shown his vulnerability and his potential to develop deeper storylines.
Nick’s Development Opens Him Up To Two Stronger Relationships In NCIS Season 22
Deeper Emotional Connections Are Possible For Nick
Nick’s changes in the past few seasons have set him up with the ability to form deeper emotional connections with his colleagues in season 22. One relationship to look forward to in season 22 is a deeper look at Nick’s friendship with his boss Alden Parker, played by Gary Cole. Season 21 shows the two of them becoming temporary roommates while Nick’s apartment is treated for mold. Whileno character is safe inNCIS, there is a lot of potential for season 22 to expand on the friendship between the two characters and show more scenes of them together.
Nick’s character development also makes him emotionally available for potential romantic relationships in season 22. While Nick has had a previous romantic relationship with his colleague Ellie Bishop, it didn’t work out due to Nick’s past and Ellie’s secrecy. But his recent development opens him up to reconnect with a past fling: Jane Tennant fromNCIS: Hawaii. Their relationship has been pre-established in season 19 ofNCIS, and with thecancelation ofNCIS:Hawaii, Jane’s return inNCISseason 22 is all the more likely.
NCIS
Cast
NCIS is a television series that follows a team of special agents from the Naval Criminal Investigative Service. Premiering in 2003, the show explores various cases involving Navy and Marine Corps personnel, ranging from murder and espionage to terrorism and stolen submarines.
