Where’s Hetty? A Cryptic Case
So, NCIS: Los Angeles ended. A bittersweet farewell to our favorite undercover agents, right? But let’s talk about the elephant in the room, or rather, the absence of the elephant in the room: Hetty Lange. Where was our beloved, enigmatic, puppet-master extraordinaire?
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Hetty: The Ghost in the Machine
Linda Hunt, the woman behind the iconic character, has been a cornerstone of the show for years. Her absence in the final episode was like finding out there's no chocolate in your birthday cake. It was a glaring omission that left a gaping hole in our hearts.
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Now, I’m not suggesting a conspiracy theory or anything, but it's like the writers decided to play a cruel joke on us. It's as if they said, "Hey, let's give the fans everything they want... except for the one thing they really, really want." It's like promising a puppy and then giving you a goldfish. Disappointing, to say the least.
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So, What Gives?
The official line is that scheduling conflicts prevented Linda Hunt from appearing in the finale. Okay, fine. But let’s be real, this is Hollywood. Scheduling conflicts happen all the time. They could have filmed her scenes months in advance, or even used clever editing magic. But they didn't. So, was it a conscious decision? Did they want to leave us hanging? Or was it a case of "We’ll figure it out later"?
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Honestly, I'm still baffled. It's like the writers decided to end the show with a cliffhanger, but instead of leaving us wondering about the fate of the characters, they left us wondering about the whereabouts of one character.
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How to Cope With the Loss of Hetty
Look, I know we're all still processing this, but let's try to stay positive. We can't change the past, but we can appreciate what we had. Here are a few tips to help you cope:
- How to accept the inevitable: Remember, all good things must come to an end. Even the best shows can't last forever.
- How to find solace in reruns: Revisit your favorite Hetty moments. It's like comfort food for the soul.
- How to embrace the future: There are other great shows out there. Explore new options and find new characters to love.
- How to hope for the best: Maybe, just maybe, there's a chance for a Hetty spin-off or a guest appearance in another NCIS series.
- How to keep the faith: Believe in the power of fan fiction. If the show won't give us what we want, we can write our own stories.
In the end, while Hetty's absence was a major bummer, it doesn't diminish the overall impact of the series. Let's cherish the memories we made with our favorite undercover agents and hope for a bright future for the NCIS franchise.