Owen Granger: MIA or M.I.A.? The Disappearance of NCIS: LA's Grumpy Grandpa
Ah, Owen Granger. Assistant Director Granger. The ever-so-serious bossman who doled out missions with a furrowed brow and a side of cryptic stares. Granger was a mainstay on NCIS: Los Angeles, but then... poof! Like a magician who forgot the reappearing bunny trick, Granger vanished. So, what exactly happened to our favorite purveyor of side-eye? Buckle up, conspiracy theorists, because we're diving into the great Granger disappearance.
The Granger Files: A History of Near Misses
Let's be honest, Granger wasn't exactly dodging bullets in the Matrix. The man was a walking target. First, there was the whole Agent Orange incident – not exactly a recipe for a long and healthy life. Then came a good old-fashioned stabbing (because apparently bad guys have a thing for shivs). And let's not forget the time a nefarious assassin tried to slip him a little somethin' somethin' through his IV drip. Granger was basically a human pincushion, but hey, at least he kept the team safe.
The Big Adios: A Farewell Full of Mystery
Then came Season 8, Episode 16, ominously titled "Old Tricks." Granger found himself back in the hospital, this time after another close call. This time, though, something was different. He ripped out his IV like a man possessed, leaving a cryptic note for Hetty (because who else gets cryptic notes in this day and age?) The note basically said, "Thanks for everything, but I'm outta here. Tell the team I said 'Later, suckers!'" (Okay, maybe it wasn't that flippant, but you get the idea.)
Alive or Dead? The Great Granger Debate
Here's where things get juicy. The show never explicitly said Granger died. But let's be real, the dude was battling cancer and ditching the hospital like a scene from The Walking Dead. Later, in Season 9, Granger's daughter confirmed his passing. Case closed, right? Wrong! This is the internet, and where there's a grumpy ex-director, there's a conspiracy theory. Some fans believe Granger faked his death to live out his remaining days on a beach somewhere, sipping margaritas and plotting his next adventure.
Granger: The Gift That Keeps on Giving (Even if He's Not Giving Anymore)
Whether Granger is six feet under or lounging on a beach chair, his legacy lives on. He may have been a pain in the neck sometimes, but he was also a dedicated leader who cared deeply about his team. Plus, the man could deliver a withering stare that would make even the most hardened criminal reconsider their life choices. So, here's to Owen Granger, the grumpy grandpa of NCIS: LA. May his memory (or his margarita) live on!
