WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for NCIS: Los Angeles season 11 episode 10. Read at your own risk.
NCIS: Los Angeles season 11 episode 10 recently aired on CBS, with titled "Mother." This is the 250th episode of the procedural drama series, and if you thought you've already seen everything here, series star Eric Christian Olsen, who directed the episode, revealed that there are some interesting scenes that were deleted.
In a report via CarterMatt, Olsen confirmed NCIS: Los Angeles season 11 episode 10 was longer than its actual run time, which rare to most CBS programs. In the interview, he explained that he wrote an episode that's 12 minutes too long. Usually, most episodes were three to four minutes long, but the episode he directed was 12.
Olsen revealed that a lot of comedic through-lines were cut. But, he also noted that he would try to get the unedited version of NCIS: Los Angeles season 11 episode 10 on CBS All Access. The actor added that they'd try to do an interview and explain why they cut such scenes, what they cut, as well as the whole process.
As for the contents of some of the deleted scenes, Olsen said there's a "memorable scene" that involves Sam and Callen and is taken from the two actors' rapport in real life. He said there's a great scene wherein Sam calls Callen out for being nervous. Olsen noted they had to cut that scene, yet he said it was touching footage, and the process was amazing.
For now, there's no official announcement if they will, indeed, release the deleted footage of the 250th episode. But, as per CarterMatt, it's very likely the clips will be released since Olsen put a lot of effort in directing the episode. Also, releasing these cuts would serve as a tribute to the characters, as well as the fans who love watching the series.
Meanwhile, Olsen also said the upcoming episode, titled "Answers," will be an emotional and complicated episode for his character, Deeks, and Daniela Ruah's character, Kensi. These two need to decide what they want for their future, and having a baby could be a significant part of their lives. They want to have their own family, but they should also consider how this would affect their job.
In a related report, a lot of viewers took to social media to praise and congratulate Olsen for directing the NCIS: Los Angeles season 11 episode 10. The episode was full of tension, thrill, and drama, and fans were happy and can't stop gushing about Olsen's effort. One fan wrote on Twitter that the stunt sequences on the episode were awesome, while another one said the episode was on fire.
