NCIS Season 23: Parker Family Secrets Revealed

We're going to be meeting Alden's sister, Navy Vice Admiral Harriet Parker, played by the wonderful Nancy Travis. Showrunner Steven D. Binder hinted to TVLine that Harriet’s arrival is going to unearth some significant parts of Alden’s past, painting a picture of a younger Alden who was, shall we say, a bit of a handful. Imagine growing up with a sibling who was the "good kid" while you were in juvenile detention – that’s the kind of history we’re looking at, and it’s bound to create some fascinating tension.
Beyond the Parker family drama, it seems the entire NCIS crew is in for a season of significant character development. Binder is emphasizing a "character-driven" approach, as he mentioned to TVLine, suggesting we’ll get to know everyone on a much deeper level. For those of us who have followed these characters for so long, that’s exactly what we hope for. We're also hearing about lingering romantic threads, like the one between Jessica Knight and Jimmy Palmer, and hints of surprising personal challenges ahead for the team. It makes you wonder, with all these personal stakes being raised, how will it affect their ability to solve the cases?
With all these emotional arcs and a renewed focus on the individuals we’ve come to care so much about, will this season of NCIS be the most compelling yet?