Just after Michael Weatherly announced his withdrawal from the American crime based show, NCIS, the future trajectory of Season 14 was in serious limbo. The character of Tony DiNozzo was tagged with a question mark when Michael Weatherly decided to begin his journey in a new series.
But the good news is that NCIS isn't going anywhere soon, as CBS has renewed the spectacle for 14 and 15 seasons respectively. Which is why NCIS Season 14 has decided to bring in new versatile characters who can actually bolster the series' position in terms of rating, which dwindled following Michael Weatherly's exit. The show is inevitably facing cancellation woes because of DiNozzo's absence in the series.
NCIS Season 14 is all set to welcome a new face. Mary Stuart Masterson will soon be making an entry in NCIS Season 14 reports TV Line. She will play the role of Jenna Flemming, a witty, savvy politician who doesn't mull on thoughts and demand things to be done her way.
Other than being a congresswoman in NCIS Season 14, she will also develop personal associations with the current Director Vance. Their association will continue to flourish as they investigate about a threat to a politician's wife.
She is undoubtedly a veteran actress as she has appeared Some Kind of Wonderful, Fried Green Tomatoes andBenny & Joon, Masterson's previous TV credits include arcs on Law & Order: SVUand Mercy, guest spots on Blue Bloods and The Good Wife and the title role in the 2001 CBS drama Kate Brasher.
NCIS Season 14 is trying the best to augment its viewership as Michael Weatherly left a void in the series. TV Series Finale mentioned in its report that NCIS Season 14 accumulated a 19.5 rating, which is 11.86 percent lower than the preceding season. The significant drop is linked to the absence of Tony DiNozzo as a protagonist.
Despite that, who knows Michael Weatherly might make an entry to NCIS Season 14. Many fans hope to see a romantic reunion of Tony DiNozzo and Ziva along with their daughter as it is expected to augment the ratings.
NCIS Season 14 episode 6, titled as "Shell Game" is slated to air on October 25th.