But, I’m sure Kasie will be accepted by the fandom, and the on-screen NCIS team, in time.
Perrette’s departure came as a huge shock to many; hers was an original character that, I’m sure, most fans expected to stick around for several more seasons.
In other words, it’s going to take some time for people to get used to multiple extended appearances from someone new in a lab coat.
If the folks behind NCIS are smart, though (and you don’t get a show to Season 16 without being smart), they’ll take it slow with bringing Kasie fully into the fold, especially since her character has inherited a spot in the lab from fan favorite Abby.