I love NCIS, but that seems to be the norm for them. They like Status Quo. Like if it ain't broke, don't fix it. That pretty much works well for them. Each character is true to form each week and they don't usually deviate from that. I am not complaining because I love the characters. At the same time, I don't know if TPTB are willing to give up that comfort for something that might or might not go over well unless they have had time to consider it. Maybe we will hear more this winter.