Get ready to dive back into the world ofNCISlike never before withNCIS: Origins. CBS has officially announced that the highly anticipated prequel series will premiere onMonday, October 14from 9:00-11:00 PM ET/PT. The new series takes viewers back to 1991, introducing us to ayoung Leroy Jethro Gibbs,played byAustin Stowell, as he embarks on his career as a special agent with NCIS at Camp Pendleton. Narrated by the original Gibbs himself,Mark Harmon,NCIS: Originswill take fans on a nostalgic journey through the origins of one of TV’s most beloved characters.
The two-hour premiere episode, titled “Enter Sandman,” will introduce us to Gibbs as he finds his place within a gritty, ragtag team led by NCIS legend Mike Franks, played byKyle Schmid. Franks, a character familiar to fans of the original series, was a mentor to Gibbs in the mainNCISstoryline, andNCIS: Originswill give viewers a chance to see how their relationship began. Franks was played byMuse Watsonin the original series, and his guidance helped shape Gibbs into the agent and leader fans have come to love.
The seriesalso starsMariel Molinoas Special Agent Lala Dominguez,Tyla Abercrumbieas Field Operation Support Officer Mary Jo Sullivan, andDiany Rodriguezas Special Agent Vera Strickland. Together, they form a team that faces the challenges of the early days of NCIS, navigating danger, politics, and personal trials.
What Else Will NCIS: Origins Explore?
A key focus of the series will be exploring Gibbs’s backstory, particularly his relationship with his father,Jackson Gibbs, portrayed byRobert Taylor.Jackson’s role in the show will address a potential plot holefrom the original series, where it was implied that Gibbs and his father hadn’t seen each other for years following the deaths of Gibbs’s wife and daughter.Co-showrunnerDavid Northpreviously reassured fansthat they have found a way to work within the established canon while makingJackson a crucial influencein Gibbs’s life.
In addition to exploring the younger Gibbs’s early days,NCIS: Originswill offer fans a deeper understanding of the characters and events that shaped the originalNCISseries. With familiar faces played by new actors and a fresh narrative to uncover, this prequel is set to capture the essence of the flagship show while offeringnew insights into Gibbs’s past.
Don’t miss the premiere ofNCIS: OriginsonOctober 14, streaming the following day on Paramount+. Fans of the original series will not want to miss this exciting look into the early days ofNCISand the story behind Gibbs’s rise to prominence.
NCIS: Origins
Set in 1991, NCIS: Origins explores the early career of Leroy Jethro Gibbs, a new agent at the NCIS Camp Pendleton office. The series delves into Gibbs' formative years under the mentorship of Special Agent Mike Franks. The prequel provides insights into Gibbs' background following the tragic loss of his wife and daughter.
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