Emily Wickersham, who played Eleanor Bishop on NCIS, left the show, but her departure was crafted in a way that allows for a potential return. Bishop staged her exit to work undercover with Odette,

Ziva’s former handler. While there is uncertainty about her return in Season 21 due to ongoing Hollywood strikes delaying production, the possibility remains open.

Torres, with a complicated history with Bishop, was last seen in a tense situation, and there’s speculation about Bishop intervening to prevent any irreversible actions. Wickersham’s permanent departure seems unlikely, given the creative handling of her exit.