NCIS: Los Angeles Season 14 - A Case of the Missing Episodes (But Seriously, How Many?)
Ah, NCIS: Los Angeles. The show that brought us sunshine, shootouts, and enough cryptic messages to make your head spin. But fear not, fellow fans, because today we're cracking a different kind of case: the episode count caper of Season 14.
Did They Fall Out of the Sky Like Aiden Hanna's Plane? (Spoiler Alert: It Wasn't His Fault)
If you binged season 14 like it was a plate of delicious chimichangas (because, let's face it, Callen and Sam have enough chemistry to rival any food combo), you might be scratching your head and wondering, "Wait, wasn't there supposed to be more?" There absolutely was. Unlike Aiden Hanna's mysterious plane crash (seriously, that whole situation was bananas), the missing episodes are not a figment of your imagination.
The Shocking Truth: A Farewell with Fewer Fireworks
Here's the deal. Season 14, sadly also the final season of NCIS: Los Angeles, delivered a shorter run of 21 episodes compared to the usual 24. That's right, folks. We were robbed of 3 precious episodes filled with undercover missions, exploding boats (because let's be honest, an NCIS: LA season without an exploding boat is like a workplace without gossip - kinda boring), and Granger's snarky remarks.
But hey, at least we got a proper send-off! The two-part series finale tied up loose ends (mostly) and gave our favorite agents a well-deserved chance to, well, be awesome one last time.
So Why the Short Season, Showrunners? Budget Cuts? Writer's Block Over How to Get Hetty Back from That Monastery?
The official reasons for the shorter season remain shrouded in mystery, much like the identity of that pesky recurring villain (you know the one, with the questionable mustache). There are rumors of budget cuts and scheduling conflicts, but hey, that's Hollywood for you, baby.
The important thing is, we got 21 episodes of pure NCIS: Los Angeles goodness. And who knows, maybe someday they'll release a "lost episodes" collection featuring guest appearances by a resurrected Agent Barrett or a time-traveling Mosely (now that would be a twist!).
Until then, we can rewatch our favorites, argue on internet forums about who should have ended up with whom (Nell and Eric forever!), and appreciate the glorious absurdity that was NCIS: Los Angeles.
