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NCIS Origins is a prequel series of the popular NCIS television franchise focusing on the early years of Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs. It gives viewers a deep look at the formation of an iconic television character. It also adds a new chapter to the much loved NCIS franchise.
NCIS Origins is set in 1990s when Gibbs first enters into NIS, now NCIS which takes place before the start of the long running NCIS show. This serves as a window into when the iconic team leader began his path in law enforcement as an agent of a ragtag team.
Austin Stowell takes on the challenge to play the role of a young Gibbs before his leadership role with the main team that many viewers know him to have. Mark Harmon does the role of a narrator adding to the authentic quality. This helps bring past characters back through narration showing new sides to an important figure in TV history.
The NCIS franchise started as a spin off from JAG which has now developed multiple additional series as they dive deeper into the history and complexities of their main characters. Multiple other series like NCIS Sydney have further developed. The three NCIS shows run at same time after they returned from winter breaks.
“NCIS” which began in September 2003 follows the lives of special agents working for the Naval Criminal Investigative Service's Major Case Response Team. Now well into season 22 they are still tackling unique issues while also transitioning the command. This has allowed for a deeper look at new relationships.
NCIS: Sydney will come back for it's second season focusing on American Military Personnel that work alongside the Australian Federal Police with team leaders Michelle Mackey and Jim Dempsey who all are a part of a unique task force. The first season fiNIShed off with a major cliff hanger. As such new challenges and new faces come together.
The story explores all aspects of Gibbs as he goes into a role with new colleagues that has his main focus on solving cases in Camp Pendleton's office. The series will give a behind the scene look at why he became who he was in the original series. The audience now gets a glimpse at the emotional state Gibbs has prior to being seen as the iconic character everyone has known for 19 seasons. The loss of his wife and daughter are major components and motivations for Gibbs character that are focused on heavily.
The team is presented with many dynamic elements such as working through an untraditional group of personalities where Gibbs fits as an integral player in their complex processes. This is unlike how viewers had previously seen him operate.
The second half of NCIS season 22 and NCIS origins comes back on the same day (Jan. 27 2025) which gives fans of both shows the opportunity to see their favorite characters again after a three week holiday hiatus on CBS. The first episode was entitled "Baker's Man" continuing to show both high standards and suspense for the series.
NCIS Sydney is scheduled for release a few days later, starting their new season on January 31st which begins a consistent flow of new content of episodes from the “NCIS” universe during weekly television.
This new chapter of Gibbs’ life does provide some elements of what he was previously like while adding dimension to many of his old relationships. Dr. Grace who was once his psychiatrist will be a figure seen more in these upcoming episodes adding new dynamics into both old and new characters in the series. In addition fans should pay close attention to the new role for Deputy Director Gabrielle LaRoche and the impact of it in his everyday work life.
The future of this series is up for question as there has not been any mention of another season to air yet. But based off of positive viewership there is strong speculation on another season to be given as all parts of NCIS continue to trend high across platforms.