Timothy McGee’s Potential New Role in NCIS Season 22
Timothy McGee might soon find himself in a new position in the upcoming 22nd season of NCIS, bringing significant changes to the series. While much of the speculation for the new season revolves around Jessica Knight’s decision to accept her dream job at Camp Pendleton, McGee’s potential promotion introduces intriguing possibilities for the rest of Alden Parker’s team at the Navy Yard. Since the show’s inception, McGee, portrayed by Sean Murray, has been a steadfast field agent, but his career trajectory may be about to shift dramatically.
In an exclusive preview by Entertainment Weekly, it was revealed that NCIS Season 22 will resume six months after Knight’s departure from the Major Case Response Team (MCRT). Parker now manages a significantly reduced team, with members pursuing various other interests. Nick Torres has returned to undercover work, and unexpectedly, McGee is eyeing a promotion to deputy director. The reasons behind his pursuit of this new role remain unclear, but it soon becomes apparent that the team must reunite when Parker encounters a challenging case.
What McGee’s Possible New Role Means for NCIS Season 22
McGee’s Promotion Could Mean Leaving MCRT
The possibility of McGee receiving a promotion raises questions about his future on the team. Previously, when Mark Harmon exited the series in Season 19, McGee was offered the chance to succeed Leroy Jethro Gibbs as the leader of MCRT. Despite being a natural fit for the position due to his tenure and mentorship under Gibbs, he declined the offer, citing the desire to avoid additional paperwork. Unlike Gibbs, McGee values time with his family, making the prospect of further responsibilities less appealing. Nonetheless, advancing in his career would necessitate his departure from MCRT unless Parker vacates his position, allowing McGee to step in. Even if he assumes the role of Director Vance’s deputy, his workload would likely diminish under the agency’s structure.
Why McGee May Not Get the Promotion
NCIS Cannot Afford a Cast Departure Right Now
Despite the speculation, it’s unlikely that Murray’s McGee will leave NCIS. The series has a history of teasing character exits, only to have them return, as seen with Knight’s anticipated return to MCRT following the Season 21 finale. The direction CBS will take with this storyline remains uncertain. While the exploration of McGee’s often-overlooked career progression is captivating, it seems improbable that now is the appropriate time for such a significant change.
Source: EW
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NCIS (Naval Criminal Investigative Service) focuses on the sometimes complex and always amusing dynamics of a team forced to work together in high-stress situations. Special Agent Alden Parker, a quirky former FBI agent who solves his cases with calm professionalism and sharp, sarcastic charm, leads the NCIS team, which includes NCIS Special Agent Timothy McGee, an MIT graduate with a knack for computers who has now graduated to senior field agent; the charismatic, unpredictable and resilient NCIS Special Agent Nicholas “Nick” Torres, who has spent most of his career on solo undercover assignments; and sharp, athletic and tough NCIS Special Agent Jessica Knight, a formidable REACT agent who specializes in hostage negotiations and high-risk operations. The naïve Jimmy Palmer is assisting the team, who graduated from assistant to fully licensed medical examiner and now runs the morgue; and forensic scientist Kasie Hines, Ducky’s former graduate assistant. Overseeing operations is NCIS Director Leon Vance, an intelligent, highly trained agent who can always be counted on to shake up the status quo. From murder and espionage to terrorism and stolen submarines, these special agents investigate all crimes with Navy or Marine Corps ties.