NCIS fans have been eagerly awaiting the premiere of Season 14, as it marks the departure of longtime star Michael Weatherly, who played Tony DiNozzo for 13 years. The question on everyone's mind has been who will replace Weatherly, and what impact will this have on the popular drama series. The premiere introduced two new recruits, Wilmer Valderrama and Jennifer Esposito, who play Nick Torres and Alex Quinn, respectively. Valderrama's character is a former undercover agent while Esposito's character is an old associate of Gibbs. The show's executive producer, Gary Glasberg, describes the new characters as having a "fish-out-of-water" quality.

The third addition to the cast is Duane Henry, who plays cocky MI6 agent Clayton Reeves. These new characters bring a fresh energy and mystery to the show, while still maintaining the foundation of the original characters. In addition to the new cast members, Season 14 promises to be more action-packed than ever before. Valderrama, in particular, is excited to bring a new level of energy to the show through action sequences. Esposito, who had to binge-watch the show before joining the cast, admits she was initially not a fan of procedural dramas but was drawn to NCIS because "they are doing something really right." The upcoming season will also feature more focus on the personal lives of the characters, including McGee's proposal to Delilah. The old guard, including Gibbs and Abby, will still play a major role in the series, but new and exciting storylines are being introduced to keep the show fresh. As for the departed Weatherly, Valderrama believes he left wearing his own shoes, and the new cast members are excited to bring their own unique contributions to the show. NCIS Season 14 premieres on September 20th on CBS.