Maria Bello’s emotional departure from NCIS after three seasons was marked by her character, Jack Sloane, choosing to stay in Afghanistan to protect villagers, a heartfelt ending diverging from an earlier storyline. Bello, moving on to pursue new creative projects, including “The Woman King” film, reflected on her time at NCIS with gratitude towards the cast and fans. Her departure, filled with emotional goodbyes and social media tributes, underscored the impact she had on the show and its audience.