{"id":3636,"date":"2025-10-06T16:10:27","date_gmt":"2025-10-06T16:10:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ncisnews.com\/?p=3636"},"modified":"2025-10-06T16:10:27","modified_gmt":"2025-10-06T16:10:27","slug":"ncis-confirms-return-of-franchise-favorite-and-it-could-finally-solve-the-hetty-mystery-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ncisnews.com\/?p=3636","title":{"rendered":"NCIS Confirms Return of Franchise Favorite \u2013 And It Could Finally Solve the \u2018Hetty\u2019 Mystery"},"content":{"rendered":"

NCIS is bringing back a major franchise character-and it might finally give fans the long-awaited update on Hetty Lange.<\/p>\n

The NCIS universe has shrunk in recent years, with the end of\u00a0NCIS: Los Angeles<\/em>\u00a0and the surprise 2024 cancellation of\u00a0NCIS: Hawaii<\/em>. A 2023 crossover reunited characters across shows, and\u00a0NCIS: Hawaii<\/em>\u00a0even brought in LL Cool J\u2019s Sam Hanna for a recurring role. Now, Hanna\u2019s return is confirmed again-this time to the flagship\u00a0NCIS<\/em>\u00a0series.<\/p>\n

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When Is Sam Hanna Returning?<\/strong><\/p>\n

LL Cool J will play Sam Hanna in\u00a0NCIS\u00a0<\/em>Season 22, Episode 18, which airs on Monday, April 21, according to TVLine and the actor\u2019s Instagram. While the plot is yet unknown, Hanna will most likely be assisting on a case, bringing his trademark approach to the mix. Fans are hoping that the episode will provide closure on the\u00a0Hawaii\u00a0<\/em>cliffhanger in which Jane Tennant (Vanessa Lachey) confronted a menacing old mentor.<\/p>\n

But the biggest opportunity here? Addressing Hetty Lange\u2019s fate.<\/p>\n

What Happened to Hetty?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Linda Hunt\u2019s iconic Hetty was largely absent during\u00a0NCIS: Los Angeles<\/em>\u2019s final seasons due to health concerns during the pand3mic. The finale hinted at a rescue mission, with Callen and Hanna heading overseas to find her-but viewers never saw what happened next.<\/p>\n

Bringing Hanna into\u00a0NCIS\u00a0<\/em>could finally put an end to that tale. While Hunt may not appear onscreen, an update on Hetty\u2019s whereabouts would provide long-term admirers with much-needed closure.<\/p>\n

As\u00a0NCIS<\/em>\u00a0continues to honor its shared universe, this guest spot might just tie up one of the franchise\u2019s last major loose ends.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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