Hetty Lange: MIA, MIA (Mostly Intriguing Adventures)?
Fans of NCIS: Los Angeles were left scratching their heads when Henrietta "Hetty" Lange, the formidable and enigmatic Operations Manager, vanished faster than evidence in a Navy dust-up. Did she finally retire to a life of sipping margaritas on a private beach (complete with a flock of trained messenger pigeons, of course)? Was she abducted by aliens who needed her expertise in cryptic crosswords? Let's sift through the intel and see what we can uncover.
Faking it Till She Makes It (Out of Syria)
Remember that whole "dead Hetty" situation in season 13? Turns out, it was just another day at the office for our favorite spymaster. Hetty, in true Hetty fashion, feigned her own demise (probably with a strategically placed ketchup packet and a well-timed fainting spell). She then jetted off to the dusty plains of Syria on a super-secret, super-important (at least according to Hetty) mission.
Hetty vs. Mosley: The Clash of the Titans (Who Wore the Pantsuit Better?)
Hetty's return wasn't exactly smooth sailing. She locked horns with the new team leader, Shay Mosley, over a particularly hairy mission in Mexico. Let's just say Hetty wasn't a big fan of putting her team in unnecessary danger, especially when said danger involved messing with Mosley's son. In the end, Mosley got the boot, and Hetty, ever the chess player, orchestrated her good friend Hollace Kilbride to take the reins.
Where in the World is Hetty? (Spoiler Alert: It's Probably Classified)
Hetty's final confirmed sighting was in the NCIS: Los Angeles series finale. She sent a heartfelt (and slightly cryptic) letter to Callen and his new wife, Anna, apologizing for missing the wedding but showering them with well wishes and the use of her picturesque Mykonos vacation home (because what's a wedding gift without a little international intrigue?). She also tipped off Callen and Sam about a new case in Morocco, ensuring they wouldn't be out of a job for long.
So, what's next for Hetty? Your guess is as good as mine. Knowing Hetty, she's probably off globetrotting, solving international crises, and stockpiling obscure historical artifacts. One thing's for sure: wherever she is, she's doing it with her signature style and a healthy dose of mystery.
