The NCIS showrunner has outlined key story developments planned for season 24, which returns this fall on CBS. These include an early resolution to a major cliffhanger and continued focus on character relationships.
Steven D. Binder discussed the upcoming season after the conclusion of season 23. He confirmed that the storyline involving McGee's son Mateo will begin immediately upon the premiere. The plot will not extend over multiple episodes, unlike past arcs, though it may lead to larger developments later in the year.