One of the most unexpected events of NCIS: New Orleans season 6 was the loss of Lucas Black's character, Agent Christopher LaSalle.

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NCIS: New Orleans is a crime drama series and a spin-off of the NCIS franchise. It follows a team of Naval Criminal Investigative Service agents stationed in the Big Easy

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where they regularly deal with crimes involving the Navy and Marine Corps. Actors featured on the NCIS show included Scott Bakula, CCH Pounder, and Rob Kerkovich, amongst others.

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NCIS: New Orleans aired for seven seasons, gaining a huge following due to its likable cast and eye-catching Louisiana setting.

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Lucas Black's Agent Lasalle leaving the show definitely put a damper on things, but the series went on without him.

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