NCIS showrunner Steven D. Binder hints at who Nick’s secret romance might be.
“Per TV Line, Binder clarified that “We will meet this person this season, and it is someone we have met before,” when the series returns from its mid-season break. Binder went on to note that “someone else in the squad room will be very annoyed,” with who Nick’s secret romance will be, implying that they could be the sibling of another NCIS agent.
Portrayed by Wilmer Valderrama, NCIS Agent Nicholas “Nick” Torres made his debut on the fourteenth season of the hit procedural series. The character quickly became a favorite among fans, many of whom were excited to see the That ’70s Show star tackle the role. In his time with the franchise, Valderrama has gone on to make appearances on a total of four different NCIS series, including NCIS: Los Angeles, NCIS: New Orleans, and NCIS: Hawaii. The twenty-second season’s mid-season finale, “Humbug,” was a special Christmas episode with some heavy nods towards Torres’ currently unnamed romantic partner.
NCIS Will Return in January
The twenty-second season of NCIS premiered on October 14, kicking off a whole new slate of adventures and cases for the eponymous agency to investigate. Apart from the main series, the NCIS franchise has continued to branch out with the recently released prequel series, NCIS: Origins, which follows the exploits of a young Jethro Gibbs. In mid-December, actress London Garcia opened up about her reaction to the series’ big twist, revealed in the episode “Blue Bayou” stating, “When I read the script [for “Blue Bayou”], I couldn’t believe it. The story is so incredible to me. Every time I read it, my face was wet. I cried every time.”
The next hotly-anticipated entry in the franchise brings back two NCIS icons in the form of Michael Weatherly and Cote de Pablo as the eponymous duo of the upcoming NCIS: Tony & Ziva. The spinoff will follow the pair of retired NCIS agents as they go on the run after coming under fire from shadowy assailants. NCIS: Tony & Ziva is also set to introduce the pair’s daughter, Tali, who will be portrayed by Isla Gie. In August, fans caught a glimpse of the series’ lead actors filming on location in Budapest.
NCIS will return on Jan. 27, 2025.