Ncis: Origins – Jackson's Visit and Gibbs's Darkest Secret Revealed!
NCIS: Origins: A Look at Gibbs's Past and His Most Horrific Crime
NCIS: Origins, the new prequel series exploring the early years of the legendary Leroy Jethro Gibbs, kicked off with a major reveal, connecting the dots leading up to Gibbs's most awful act ever. It’s a story of vengeance. The premiere itself highlights how the series is not solely focused on the crime itself, and how Gibbs's personal history profoundly impacts that series' overarching themes. Mark Harmon returns as the narrator— occasionally appearing onscreen— alongside Austin Stowell (as young Gibbs) and Kyle Schmid’s Mike Franks and others. This new ensemble casts mainly new faces to tackle those unexplored portions of NCIS's history.
The prequel's focus remains similar: cases, those crime-solving aspects. Yet since it's Gibbs's origin story, the focus becomes more personal – it deeply ties personal experiences to those major cases! It adds even more mystery: characters who previously existed—like Jackson Gibbs (Robert Taylor)— now appearing in surprising ways; influencing the direction the entire story will unfold. Jackson's sudden return in “Enter Sandman Part 2” (episode 2) creates a big moment and profoundly affects Gibbs’ later choices!
Jackson's Visit: The Catalyst for Vengeance
“Enter Sandman Part 1” introduces Franks’ team, but “Part 2” pivots to Gibbs’ life. His dad Jackson shows up unexpectedly at Camp Pendleton, having just finished his backpacking trip. Their relationship is tense— and that tense exchange reveals deep-seated family trauma. Jackson risking this confrontation asks a pivotal question, initiating that terrible cascade which will irrevocably shape Gibbs throughout the entirety of this particular series!
This moment, Jackson inquiring about the unsolved murders of Kelly and Shannon (Gibbs's wife and daughter, mentioned throughout earlier episodes); sets the narrative, bringing out all those deeper issues. It is extremely crucial to emphasize this entire sequence of events for understanding why those events led to Gibbs’ future choices. It doesn’t solely result from personal grief— this incident pushes Gibbs to actively and personally take out Pedro Hernandez, that Mexican cartel leader responsible.
Gibbs's Darkest Act: Will NCIS: Origins Show the Killing?
NCIS lore sets the murders in February 1990; Origins begins in October 1990. The precise timing remains unclear, and it suggests many options for exploration in the series. This pivotal act was previously only hinted at; now there’s opportunity to showcase those unexplored elements!
The murders themselves are critical. This incident completely affects Gibbs, forming him deeply. Therefore, ignoring this— would miss that crucial aspect from earlier that could change how viewers understand Gibbs. The decision of displaying this specific incident has implications: The impact would depend on various aspects; the level of brutality and portrayal of those people involved— making viewers recognize Gibbs's uncharacteristic recklessness and showcasing just why this particular choice matters in the long run! There remains anticipation; and the promise for viewers to possibly recognize and fully experience why that event had that truly devastating and defining mark, showcasing how deep these traumas affected this otherwise unflappable and capable character.
Conclusion: NCIS: Origins Explores the Roots of a Legend’s Dark Side
NCIS: Origins has begun, setting up a very different Gibbs—younger and more impulsive. And Jackson's visit acts as that important trigger— unleashing Gibbs's intense thirst for revenge which drives much of the plot; especially his most defining yet darkest moment, revealing that the crime never truly gets forgotten. The suspense surrounding that critical storyline is just great—this potential to explore that completely unexamined period could result in both very satisfying and extremely chilling experiences, adding tons of new insight. That dark, horrific incident is finally going to be brought to the forefront!
