The Chilling NCIS Scene That Still Gives Fans Goosebumps: A Shocking Hostage Situation

While Leroy Jethro Gibbs (Mark Harmon) may be enjoying retirement in Alaska after leaving NCIS, the show continues to deliver tough cases, even reaching its 19th season and holding the title of most popular CBS show according to TV Insider. Over the years, NCIS has offered fans unforgettable moments, from heartbreaking to thrilling, and even the occasional shocker.

Danger often finds Major Case Response. Remember the tragic passing of Caitlin Todd (Sasha Alexander) in Season 3 or the near-death experience of Ziva David (Cote de Pablo) in Season 2, both victims of threats targeting Gibbs.

The show excels at portraying the tough choices characters face and the lasting impact of those decisions. We saw Abby Sciuto (Pauley Perrette) grapple with the revelation of Gibbs' past actions in Season 7, a secret she chose to hold. Then there's Gibbs' own brush with mortality after being shot in Iraq during Season 12. And who can forget the jaw-dropping return of Ziva in Season 16, after everyone believed she was gone? A long-running series like NCIS needs its share of twists to keep viewers engaged, that's for sure.

But some moments have pushed the boundaries for fans. Certain scenes are so intense, they send shivers down spines even on rewatches.

A Haunting Hostage Situation

The closing scene of Season 19, Episode 2, is considered one of the most shocking and unsettling moments in NCIS history. Many fans have expressed their continued surprise in the comments sections of online videos. After being apprehended by the team, a suspect manages to escape interrogation and take Kasie Hines (Diona Reasonover) hostage at knifepoint. As the squad room team draws their weapons and tries to de-escalate, the scene cuts to Gibbs standing alone in the elevator, a gun in his hand.

One viewer commented, "This scene still gives me chills, so well done!" Another praised the unexpected and impactful ending. A final comment reiterated the sentiment: you don't mess with Gibbs or his team. He'll do whatever it takes to protect them.