NCIS Fans Speculate on Nick Torres’ Mystery Love Interest After Holiday Episode
NCIS fans are buzzing with excitement after a recent episode hinted at a new love interest for Agent Nick Torres (Wilmer Valderrama). In the episode’s final moments, Torres received a text asking if their Christmas plans were still on, to which he replied affirmatively, even addressing the sender as “babe.” This small but significant moment has sparked a flurry of theories about who could have captured Torres’ heart.
Adding fuel to the speculation, executive producer Steven D. Binder teased fans in an interview with TV Insider, revealing, “I can tell you that we’ve seen this person before. This is a character who has been on the show and will be back again. It’s going to cause some issues with his team—one member in particular may not be too thrilled.”
Theories Take Over Reddit
Fans have taken to Reddit to share their theories about Torres’ mystery love interest. One popular idea is that it could be Sarah McGee, the younger sister of Torres’ teammate Timothy McGee (Sean Murray).
“Does anyone else think this new girlfriend could be Sarah McGee? The show writer has stated that we’ve seen this person before, and another person in the squad room is not going to be happy about it,” one fan speculated.
Another user chimed in, pointing to Timothy’s protective nature: “We’ve all seen how far McBrother will go for his sister, so there’s no telling how overboard this might send him…”
However, others dismissed this theory, suggesting the timeline makes it less likely. “Think it’s Robin Knight because Sarah McGee is so far removed from appearing on NCIS,” another commenter argued.
What We Know So Far
Binder’s cryptic hints have left fans scouring past episodes for clues. Whoever the mystery woman is, her return promises to shake up dynamics within the team, particularly with one member who may take issue with the budding romance.
While Torres’ love life has historically been unlucky, fans are hopeful that this new storyline will add depth to his character—and maybe even bring him a shot at happiness. Until then, viewers will be watching closely, eager to uncover the identity of Torres’ secret “babe.”
Who do you think Torres’ new love interest could be? NCIS returns with new episodes on January 27, 2025.
