TV GUIDE: Ask Matt: AMC, BBC America, Hetty on NCIS: LA, Switched at Birth, Warehouse 13
Jun 11, 2012
by Matt Roush
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... Question: Linda Hunt leaving NCIS: LA will destroy it. It was suffering from the Deeks character and the juvenile dialogue written for him. With the loss of Hetty, little will be left to attract an audience. Miguel Ferrer has destroyed every series he has been a part of. With a deadpan delivery and zombie-like acting, it makes for painful watching. So long Kensi, G and Sam. It was nice knowing you. — BK
Matt Roush: I'm not sure Miguel Ferrer deserves to be branded a show-killer, but I agree that losing Linda Hunt could be a deal-breaker for many fans. I assume this rant is in response to our reporting in our recent "Burning Questions Answered" issue. Here's how executive producer Shane Brennan addressed the situation: "Hetty's resigned. We'll see her in the opener, but she's no longer with NCIS. She's retired." And we also report that Assistant Director Granger (Ferrer) will take over in her absence. My reaction to this: We've seen Hetty quit before, and nothing in that item convinces me she's gone for good. This is the kind of game shows like this play between seasons to keep viewers interested, even at the risk of agitating them. So the best I can say for now (as is often the case) is: Stay tuned. (And if it does turn out Hunt is leaving: Bon voyage, Hetty. It's been grand...)
NCIS: Los Angeles airs Tuesday at 9/8C on CBS.
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