Ellie Bishop’s departure in the NCIS Season 18 finale left fans hoping for her eventual return, despite the challenging circumstances surrounding her exit. Given that NCIS has a history of bringing back characters, it wouldn’t be far-fetched for Ellie to make a comeback.
The show showed that Ellie released NSA information before joining the NCIS team, making her continuing stay appear implausible without legal ramifications. However, with Season 22 on the horizon, new plotlines may pave the path for her return. One likely option is that she rejoins the team in a different capacity, making her return both thrilling and legally feasible.
NCIS Might Team Up with Odette’s Group for a High-Stakes Undercover Mission
NCIS could potentially collaborate with Odette’s team for an undercover mission involving Ellie, who left NCIS as a burnt agent to work with Odette, an ex-CIA instructor. Although Ellie’s exact role remains unclear, it likely involves espionage connected to the CIA. This could pave the way for Ellie’s return to NCIS through a covert partnership between the NCIS team and Odette’s operation, possibly even sparking a spinoff.
Odette, who originally appeared in the season 16 episode “She,” recruited Ellie in season 17’s “The North Pole.” A joint covert mission would allow Ellie to sidestep any legal concerns that could occur from working directly with NCIS while also interacting with her former squad. Given NCIS’s history of working with agencies such as the FBI, CIA, and NSA, this scenario is both conceivable and consistent with the show’s past.
Ellie Bishop Could Be Heading for a Trial
Ellie Bishop could return to NCIS by facing a trial for leaking classified documents. Although this scenario is unlikely, it offers a potential legal path for Ellie to rejoin her team. The show has explored similar situations before, as seen in the NCIS season 20 finale, where Torres was shown behind bars. Given Ellie’s years of service as an NCIS agent and government employee, she might be granted a pardon or leniency. While she was written off the show, this possibility leaves the door open for her return.
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