Is an NCIS: Origins Prequel Really Needed?
Okay, so we've all loved watching Mark Harmon's portrayal of Leroy Jethro Gibbs for what feels like forever – 19 seasons to be exact! But now, there's a whole new show in the NCIS universe, called Ncis: Origins. It's set in the 90s and tells the story of Gibbs in his early days with the Naval Investigative Service (NIS). This got some fans saying, "Hold up, wasn't his whole story pretty much already told in the original show?"
Well, the showrunners, David J. North and Gina Lucita Monreal, are pretty sure there's plenty more to explore. They argue that we actually don't know as much as we think we do about the man behind those rules. Ncis: Origins isn't just about the cases – it's about seeing the young Gibbs arrive on the scene and witnessing how he actually BECAME Gibbs. You'll get to see his relationship with Mike Franks, and it's going to be way different than what we saw in the main Ncis series, with new layers to Gibbs' character!
NCIS: Origins - It's About That Early Relationship with Mike Franks!
Okay, picture this – we all loved watching Gibbs and Mike Franks team up in NCIS. But imagine seeing those guys in the very beginning. The "probie" Gibbs, full of fire and trying to figure things out, and a young Mike Franks mentoring him. It's like a fresh take on their friendship, something that's never been explored before. It could be kinda cute to see that 'awestruck' look in Gibbs' eyes when he looks at Franks – almost like a little bit of respect and maybe even a tad of hero-worship, right?
Plus, seeing these early cases will be kinda like looking through Gibbs' "personal scrapbook." We'll get to see those first cases, the ones that truly shaped him. The ones that gave him those hard-core, straight-talkin' morals and maybe even gave him that slightly darker edge. These stories might even give us some background on the secrets he keeps so close to the vest. You know – the secrets we only learned little by little in the original show. It's about exploring Gibbs' vulnerability too, seeing how he dealt with his family tragedy that happened right at the beginning.
Meet Young Gibbs (And a Young Franks!)
Of course, if you're thinking of an NCIS prequel, the question is who's playing Gibbs and Franks? Well, Mark Harmon might be narrating, but Austin Stowell steps into those iconic shoes to show us a fresh take on a younger, less seasoned, Gibbs. Kyle Schmid is rocking the young Mike Franks look!
They are both going to have a big task in front of them, taking on characters we've been used to seeing as the strong, seasoned versions in the original NCIS series. Now, this is a chance for us to get to know their stories before they were hardened by experience, the loss of his wife and daughter and everything that led him to be the Gibbs we've always known.
A New Perspective: How Young Gibbs Might Change the Story of NCIS
So, what could this mean for the original show's timeline? It might add a little depth, understanding, and a fresh take on the stuff that's already happened. Maybe the team is going to make some interesting discoveries, maybe even some unexpected twists – like some mystery about his past coming back to haunt him! It's kind of like adding another chapter to his already complicated and riveting history!
You know how they always said Gibbs never really talks about his personal life, like keeping his stuff hidden under wraps? Well, we've got an inside peek. This prequel might offer us answers about the wife and daughter he always kept a tight lid on. Plus, what about those other wives in his life – you know, like Diane, who went on to marry Tobias Fornell. Yeah, this prequel might shed light on what went down there, too!
What's Next for NCIS: Origins?
Okay, you probably can't wait to see what they come up with – we're all hyped too! The filming of this show started in Camp Pendleton and you bet your boots there's a ton of behind-the-scenes excitement brewing right now. The crew is already teasing some super-intriguing things about Gibbs' dynamic with Franks in NCIS: Origins. Now, we want to know who will be rounding out the rest of their team – we're sure this will be a big thing. It's exciting knowing that with Gibbs being on hiatus from NCIS season 22, we have a new way to experience his past and maybe it's even the thing that lets NCIS as a whole evolve even further, like hitting "reset" on the main team!
