'It Had to Be Worthy' (Exclusive)
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Key Points:
- NCIS surprised fans by revealing that Parker enlisted Gibbs, the skilled sniper now living in Alaska, to eliminate Rogers instead of sending him to witness protection, marking a significant moment in the series.
- Executive producer Steven D. Binder expressed pride in this narrative choice, emphasizing the importance of preserving Gibbs as a larger-than-life character rather than placing him in a mundane setting.
- The show has carefully avoided specifying Gibbs' exact location or timeline since Mark Harmon's last appearance, maintaining a mystique around his character.
- Binder noted that Gibbs' return had to be meaningful, and protecting his family in the penultimate episode was deemed a worthy reason for his involvement.
- Fans are invited to share their thoughts on Gibbs' impactful yet off-screen return in the series' recent developments.
