Hetty Lange: MIA or Just on a Super Secret Mission?
Hey there, fellow NCIS: Los Angeles fans! Let's talk about the enigmatic Henrietta "Hetty" Lange, the woman who could out-maneuver a chess grandmaster and make cryptic messages look like grocery lists. But where has Hetty been lately? Did she vanish into thin air like a rogue shrimp in a high-security evidence locker?
Hold on to Your Boat Shoes, It's a Multi-Layered Mystery!
First, there was the car crash in 2018. Thankfully, actress Linda Hunt wasn't seriously injured, but it put a pause on her filming schedule. Think of it as Hetty taking a well-deserved (and hopefully not rogue-operation-related) vacation.
Then came the plot twist that rivaled any NCIS: LA case: the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to her age, Linda Hunt had to take extra precautions. Filming became a game of social distancing and disinfectant wipes, which probably wouldn't have thrilled Hetty anyway. The result? Less Hetty screen time, more furrowed brows from Callen (we all felt your confusion, dude).
Did Hetty Sail Off Into the Sunset (or Maybe a Superyacht)?
Fear not, dear readers! There was a glimmer of hope in the NCIS: LA season 12 finale. Hetty made a surprise video call appearance, proving she was still kicking shrimp butt (metaphorically speaking) somewhere out there. Unfortunately, her return for the series finale wasn't meant to be due to scheduling conflicts. But hey, at least we got a voiceover message – classic Hetty, leaving us with more questions than answers (and a thirst for shrimp!).
So, What's the Verdict?
The good news: Linda Hunt is still very much alive and kicking.
The maybe-not-so-good news: Her future with NCIS: Los Angeles remains a mystery as shrouded as Hetty's past.
But hey, that's what makes Hetty so darn fascinating, right? Here's to hoping she graces our screens again soon, dispensing wisdom and cryptic messages in equal measure. In the meantime, we'll just have to keep an eye out for a tiny shrimp boat speeding off into the sunset. It could just be Hetty on another adventure!
