‘NCIS: LA’ Boss on Hetty’s Mission & Resolving the Kessler Threat in Season 14

Season 14 of NCIS: Los Angeles promises to tackle two lingering storylines that have kept fans on edge: Hetty’s mysterious mission and the chilling threat of Kessler. Showrunner R. Scott Gemmill has teased that Hetty’s covert operations will finally come to light, revealing the high-stakes nature of her disappearance. Hetty, a fan-favorite played by Linda Hunt, has always operated in the shadows, but this season will delve deeper into her secret mission, uncovering its connection to global security threats and how it impacts the team she left behind.

Meanwhile, the Kessler storyline looms ominously over Special Agent Kensi Blye. The psychotic, unrepentant Kessler, who once vowed to hunt Kensi, remains a major threat. Gemmill has confirmed that Season 14 will confront this storyline head-on, providing closure to a narrative that has unnerved fans since Kessler’s chilling debut. Balancing Hetty’s return with the resolution of Kessler’s menace, the season aims to deliver high-stakes drama while tying up loose ends in a way that satisfies long-time viewers.