Since the season 8 finale, fans have been able to piece together the puzzle surrounding the dramatic series finale. It's all coming to an end. The Mother's identity has been revealed. Now is that's left is for fans to sit back, relax, and watch as she's introduced to the gang during Robin and Barney's wedding weekend, which will take place over the course of the entire ninth season. This is all fine and dandy, but fans are eager for more. How will she be introduced? In what order? Will all the other loose ends be tied up before the series' close? Now new details shed some light on what to expect from the premiere that will set the tone for the remainder of the season.
According to TVLine, the premiere episode is titled "The Locket" and will introduce a potentially new female character with ties to Marshall. Camille, somewhere between her 30s and 40s, is seated next to Marshall on a flight from Minnesota to New York City, where she becomes so annoyed with his behavior that it sparks a feud and, unsurprisingly, they're both escorted off the plane prior to takeoff.
In other "HIMYM" news, the cast will come together to host a panel at the San Diego Comic-Con to share their insight into the forthcoming season as well as reminisce on their time working on the show. According to TVLine, the panel will feature the five core stars, Neil Patrick Harris, Cobie Smulder, Josh Radnor, Jason Segel and Alyson Hannigan, as well as executive producers Carter Bays and Craig Thomas and director Pamela Fryman. It will take place on Saturday, July 20. Unfortunately, Cristin Milioti, who will play the role of the Mother throughout season 9, will not be in attendance.
"How I Met Your Mother" will return September 23 to CBS with a special hour-long episode to kick things off the right way.