In the action-packed finale of the NCIS prequel, Gibbs manages to escape arrest for killing the man who murdered his wife and children. But his freedom came at an enormous price: after going the extra mile to help Gibbs, Lala is seriously injured in a car accident after swerving to avoid a child.

Origins' cast has weighed in on whether Mariel Molino's character, Lala, is actually dead or if she could return

NCIS: Origins was renewed for season 2 before the first season ended on April 28. The show, which is a prequel to the long-running show NCIS, was officially renewed by CBS in February 2025.