Since NCIS: Hawaiʻi came to an end, many fans have been asking the same question: could Jane Tennant return elsewhere in the franchise—possibly in an even bigger leadership role?
Throughout the series, Tennant proved she leads with trust, flexibility, and confidence—qualities that could easily position her as a future director, especially if the franchise is looking to bring a fresh perspective to headquarters.
Of course, Timothy McGee remains the fan-favorite to eventually take over from Leon Vance. Still, Tennant isn’t the only strong alternative in the mix.
Hetty Lange is a legendary figure whose experience makes her an obvious contender, while G. Callen has shown steady growth throughout NCIS: Los Angeles. Meanwhile, Hannah Khoury demonstrated clear ambition to rise through the ranks during her time on NCIS: New Orleans.
Whether the next director comes from the flagship team or one of the spinoffs, the NCIS universe has no shortage of capable leaders ready to step up.