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"NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service" is losing one of its series regulars. Jennifer Esposito is exiting the CBS police procedural series after one season. She played NCIS Special Agent Alexandra "Alex" Quinn, who was first introduced in the season 14 premiere.

"It was a great experience," Esposito told Deadline, who first reported the news. "I could not have asked for a better opportunity than to work with the 'NCIS' cast and producers." Former "NCIS" showrunner Gary Glasberg conceived the character shortly before his death last September.

While the season 14 finale didn't see Alex's exit yet, she was involved in one of the many cliffhangers. She received two mysterious calls from her mother, which could presumably used to explain her exit when the show returns in the fall.

The reason behind Esposito's departure isn't disclosed, but it is said that the show plans to go in a new creative direction next season. There's also no word on whether Esposito might return as a guest star or in a recurring capacity in the future.

Esposito was previously a series regular on "Blue Bloods" since the first season until her exit in 2012, due to her health conditions. She has a recurring role on Showtime's "The Affair" and has booked a role in "Speed Kills" starring John Travolta.