And in the End . . .
NCIS:LA came to an end in May, and enough time has passed to write a final critique from a fan’s—and a writer's—perspective. I've watched every season and every episode, many episodes more than once. Watching it became so ingrained I expect to be disappointed when no new episodes air whenever the 2023-2024 season begins. There were a few reasons I began watching the show: I liked and watched NCIS, I liked the NCIS:LA team and the main actors (especially the ones I knew from before the series: Chris, LL, and Linda), I know L.A., and I could relate to Callen's search for answers. The cast and their chemistry never disappointed even when other elements of the series did. The first season of NCIS:LA was an undeniable success not because the concept was unique, but because everything worked so well. The characters, the writing, the use of L.A. for on-location scenes, and the chemistry between the actors made the series a success. In the very first episode, Chris and LL for