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Fans of NCIS: Hawai’i are accustomed to unravelling the show’s mysteries alongside its characters, but Lucy’s absence in season 3 left even the most attentive viewers scratching their heads. Portrayed by Yasmine Al-Bustami, Lucy plays a pivotal role in the team of Naval Criminal Investigative Service agents based out of the Pearl Harbor Field Office, making her sudden disappearance all the more conspicuous.
Her absence became particularly noticeable in the episode “License to Thrill,” where the team embarked on a case without her, and none of the other characters acknowledged her whereabouts. While Lucy had previously been absent for about eight episodes in season 2 due to an agent afloat assignment, her latest disappearance left fans puzzled, especially given the lack of explanation within the show itself.
In reality, Al-Bustami was back on the mainland filming for her role in The Chosen, where she holds a significant part in the main cast. However, NCIS: Hawai’i failed to address Lucy’s absence or provide any context for her character’s whereabouts during this time.
Fans speculated on social media about Lucy’s mysterious disappearance, with some theorizing that she might be on a secret mission as part of NCIS’ Elite division. This theory gained traction, especially after Sam (played by LL Cool J) was revealed to be on the island for a special Elite mission. However, with the cancellation of NCIS: Hawai’i by CBS, the fate of this subplot remains uncertain.
As the final season approaches its conclusion, viewers hope for answers regarding Lucy’s absence and anticipate that the show will offer closure on her storyline. Whether she’s on a secret mission or sidelined due to production commitments, fans eagerly await the series finale on May 6, hoping for a resolution to Lucy’s enigmatic disappearance.