NCIS: Los Angeles - How Much Does it Cost to Keep Those Shades On?
Ah, NCIS: Los Angeles. The land of sun, surf, and highly-paid federal agents with questionable fashion choices (looking at you, Sam Hanna and your never-ending supply of sunglasses). But beneath the veneer of glamorous California living, one burning question lingers: just how much cash do these crime-fighters bring home per episode?
The Big Guns: LL Cool J and Chris O'Donnell
Let's face it, these two are the OG's of NCIS: LA. They've been there since the beginning, trading witty banter and taking down bad guys with enough firepower to rival a small army. So, it comes as no surprise that rumor has it they each rake in a cool $350,000 per episode. That's enough to buy a whole lotta sunglasses (and maybe a private beach for all those contemplation scenes, amirite?).
Hetty's Hidden Fortune: The Linda Hunt Files
Now, Hetty Lange. The enigmatic head of operations with a mysterious past and an even more mysterious love for scarves. While her screen time fluctuated a bit in recent seasons, Linda Hunt reportedly still commands a respectable $80,000 per episode. Who knew all that international espionage paid so well?
**The Rest of the Crew: Is it Raining Benjamins?
For the rest of the NCIS: LA crew, things get a little less transparent. Actors like Daniela Ruah (Kensi Blye) and Eric Beale (Barrett Foa) likely pull in a typical TV regular salary, which is still pretty darn good. But hey, maybe they get a sweet signing bonus in fidget spinners every season?
So, what's the takeaway? Making crime-solving look good in sunny California comes with a hefty price tag. But hey, at least they're not fighting over parking like the rest of us Angelenos.
P.S. If anyone out there knows where Sam Hanna gets his sunglasses, hit a brother up! My retinas are begging for a break.