Season 5 of “NCIS: Los Angeles” may have just ended but fans are already looking ahead to next season. So what can we expect from our beloved NCISLA team during season 6? Let’s talk previews and spoilers.
Fortunately for us we have a few hints on what might happen thanks to social media posts from the cast and crew. Before leaving for summer hiatus, the cast filmed two episodes from season 6. With this season’s finale ending on a cliffhanger, it makes sense to film the next episode now to retain continuity. (That way no one’s hair is noticeably longer or their skin a lot tanner from summer vacations.) And they went one step further by filming a second episode for the upcoming season.
I can say this: It looks like we will see a lot of action to begin the next season. Think submarines, helicopters, explosions and a lot more.
Obviously the season premiere will pick up where the finale left off – trying to rescue Sam (LL Cool J) and Callen (Chris O’Donnell) from a moving submarine rigged to blow up. Kensi (Daniela Ruah) and Deeks (Eric Christian Olsen) will lead the search for their partners. And they will do at least part of that job from the air. Look for them to search the waters from a helicopter.
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| NCIS:LA Director Dennis Smith in Front of Water Tank Constructed for the Premiere |
When it comes to the submarine shots, the show’s crew filmed some of the episode from the ocean. And in addition, they actually built a water tank specifically for the premiere. It’s going to be fun to see how these shots look and how the water comes into play. Is it possible the sub could start to take in water? (As if the explosive material on board wasn’t bad enough.) Might we see Sam and Callen in the water instead of just the submarine? Consider this: A guest actor who plays one of the three bad guys on the sub had to shoot scenes in the water. Hmmmm. And during filming, LL Cool J posted the following picture on Instagram with the caption: “Getting wet between shots….long story…” Looks like the duo may be wringing out their clothes after this latest rescue.
For those wondering if Hetty (Linda Hunt) will be missing in action after she was sent to D.C. to answer for her Afghanistan decisions, we have some good news. Several different tweets during the week of filming show Linda Hunt was indeed back on set. Miguel Ferrer, who plays Granger, captioned the picture below, “Hetty and Granger are back.” And “NCIS: Los Angeles” director Dennis Smith, who directed the season 6 premiere, tweeted he was in the Operations Center with Granger and Hetty. (FYI, the second part of his tweet said, “Eric’s in big trouble!” What could Eric have done now?)
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| Miguel Ferrer: "Hetty & Granger are Back." |
Densi fans who want Talia (Mercedes Masohn) to disappear are out of luck, at least temporarily. She is back for “Deep Trouble Part 2.” And it appears she and Kensi aren’t quite done yet with their feud. Smith expressed happiness over the fact that he got to direct a “chick fight” in the episode. He also teased that Kensi was bonding with someone - but who? Could it possibly be Talia? Not sure about that one. I guess we will have to wait and see.
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| Kensi Can't be This Close to Talia, Can She? |
It sounds like the show went all out for the premiere. Executive producer John Peter Kousakis teased that filming took place on “one of the most spectacular NCISLA sets of all times.” And Smith said shooting the episode was like shooting a movie. With a submarine, helicopters, ocean views, chick fights and an impending rescue, we have a lot to look forward to!
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| Chris O'Donnell Directs an Upcoming Episode of Season 6 |
And it doesn’t stop there. In another episode to air next season, Chris O'Donnell stepped behind the camera to direct. (I am guessing we will see him in front of the camera as well.) This is not his first foray into directing. O’Donnell also directed an episode (“Wanted”) in season 4 where Sam’s wife resumed her former CIA cover to smoke out Russian arms dealer Isaak Sidorov and some stolen nukes.
In the O'Donnell-helmed episode, we can expect a big explosion at a boat pier. And for whatever reason, Kensi will be donning a hazmat suit. (Daniela Ruah posted a picture of herself having to put a microphone in her hair because of the suit.) While this episode was filmed after the premiere, it doesn't mean it will necessarily air as episode 2. The episode date and number has not been set yet and the show can sometimes switch these around from the order in which they were filmed.
One thing is for sure: “NCIS: Los Angeles” promises lots of action when it returns in September. When it does hit the airwaves again, it will be moving to a new night and time. In order to make room for the new spinoff, “NCIS: New Orleans” on Tuesdays, “NCIS: Los Angeles” will be moving to Mondays and airing an hour later at 10 p.m. EST.
What are you looking forward to in Season 6? Let us know in the comments below.
