After a hiatus of more than six months, Daniela Ruah is making a return to the world of NCIS, though not in her familiar role as Kensi Blye on NCIS: Los Angeles. The actress concluded her 14-season run on the show in May, coinciding with the cancellation of NCIS: LA, the franchise’s inaugural and longest-running spin-off.
Despite stepping away from her role as Kensi, Daniela remains connected to the NCIS universe, this time as a director. She recently shared a behind-the-scenes glimpse of her latest endeavor on Instagram, celebrating her directorial debut for an episode in the 21st season of NCIS. Her announcement earlier in the month generated excitement among fans, and now, with a series of photos featuring beloved cast members such as Wilmer Valderrama, Brian Dietzen, Sean Murray, and Gary Cole, Daniela expressed her joy at being back on set.
In her Instagram caption, she reminisced about Kensi Blye’s origins on the main NCIS show, affectionately referred to as “The Mothership.” Daniela wrapped up her first directed episode for NCIS Season 21, emphasizing the incredible experience of working with the cast and crew. She expressed gratitude and hinted at more to come, teasing her involvement in directing episodes for NCIS: Hawaii.
Fans flooded the comments section with excitement, congratulating Daniela on her return and expressing eagerness to see the episodes she directed. Some fans even expressed hope for her return in front of the camera as Kensi Blye. Overall, the post generated a wave of enthusiasm from followers eagerly anticipating Daniela’s continued involvement in the NCIS universe.
