Analyzing the finale of NCIS: LA: The fate of Callen, Hanna, Kensi, and Deeks

‘NCIS: Los Angeles’ concluded its 14-season and 323-episode run with a series finale that wrapped up one final case in a secondary role, to put the characters’ storylines to some sort of conclusion and offer hope for their future. R. Scott Gemmill, the showrunner of the series, said that the finale was all about going character by character and figuring out what they’ve been through, what they deserve, and what the audience would like to see for their future. While Gemmill admitted that the storyline was secondary to what he wanted to do, he tried his best to give every character a happy ending. In this report, I will analyze the key highlights and philosophical takeaways from the series finale of ‘NCIS: Los Angeles.’

## Giving Characters a Happy Ending

Gemmill, as a fan of the series finale, believes that a show that viewers have enjoyed investing so much time in should end in a ‘happily ever after’ sort of way. He prefers leaving the fans in a good place and not trying to be splashy, fancy, or clever. He opined that ultimately; it’s the people that you work with, which is why it’s tough to face the fact that they’re all going to go in different directions, even if it is just different corners of Hollywood. The characters had been through a lot, and they deserved to end the show on a positive note. Gemmill is among those who believe in closing character beats so viewers can see how far the characters have come and can imagine where they will go next.

## Reflections on 14 Seasons

Gemmill acknowledged that writing a pilot is tough, but writing a series finale is the next hardest thing. The challenge was bringing all the characters’ stories to a close, especially for a show that had been running for 14 seasons. The writers’ room went character by character and tried to figure out what they’ve been through, what they deserve, and what the hopeful version of that looks like. Gemmill hoped to offer some sort of conclusion to every character’s story, which still gives hope for the future. The series finale highlighted how the characters have grown, which is an essential aspect of storytelling.

## Final Thoughts

Gemmill admitted that it was a great, great run, and he’s sad it’s over. He’s convinced that everyone who was a part of the show will feel the same way. He was grateful that CBS kept them on as long as it did. Gemmill emphasized that, when we go on strike, it’s never for the people who are in the business at the moment, but more about future generations of writers. The issue scaring him the most at the moment is AI. As technology keeps advancing, there is a need to establish laws that will protect everyone, from writers to animators, to studio executives. On a lighter note, Gemmill noted that he did not take anything personally. However, he would have liked the golden shark from Squid and Dagger, which, unfortunately, was not available.

In conclusion, the series finale of ‘NCIS: Los Angeles’ gave viewers everything they could have expected. It wrapped up the characters’ storylines in a good place and gave the audience hope for their future. The finale showed how far the characters had come, which is an essential part of storytelling. Gemmill is a testament to the show’s success, and it’s clear that he’s sad the journey’s over, but he provided a satisfying conclusion to fans who invested their time and emotions in the series over its 14 seasons.

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