The NCIS New Orleans season 3 is reportedly experiencing some low ratings after Agent Meredith Brody (Zoe McLellan) left the scene. Critics are convinced that the series is suffering for removing a beloved character from the storyline without tying loose ends. Fans became anxious after learning that McLellan will not be returning.
There are some fans who are beginning to accept the fact that Agent Brody will no longer come back to the New Orleans team. The NCIS New Orleans season 3 premiered without McLellan in tow, leading to some retaliation from the fans. McLellan's supporters questioned the show runners why they would remove her from the cast.
The NCIS New Orleans executives answered the question, stating that it was a 'creative decision' to let Agent Brody go. This answer fueled more speculations as to why McLellan left the show. Rumor has it that the actress asked for a higher pay, which the executives refused to grant. Due to the financial disagreement, McLellan chose not to renew her contract and decided to leave the team.
However, there is no confirmation that McLellan left on bad terms. As a matter of fact, her social media is oozing with positive messages. The actress stated that she is grateful to be part of NCIS New Orleans and hopes the best for the cast members.
Fans are wondering as to what occurred that sent Agent Brody packing. In NCIS New Orleans season 2, Agent Brody went into a relationship with Homeland Security Agent John Russo. Agent Russo was a mole of the terrorists that is planning to attack the city. Brody and Pride's (Scott Bakula) team impeded the imminent doom just in time. However, Agent Brody's integrity and judgment is put into question.
Brody decided to leave to avoid implicating the whole NCIS New Orleans team with her mishap. The show runners believe that Agent Brody is already compromised and they have to let her go. Fans disagree with the decision, stating that there are a lot of loose ends to fix. Supporters of the show are also saying that the show runners must give Agent Brody a chance to redeem herself instead of simply erasing her from the charts.
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