3 Key Updates Fueling the Future of ‘NCIS’ as America’s Favorite Crime Drama

The latest developments in the NCIS universe have fans buzzing with excitement. Mark Harmon made a brief but impactful return as Gibbs in the highly anticipated NCIS: Origins prequel, which dives into the character’s backstory. Meanwhile, Olivia Swann is teasing a high-stakes dynamic shift between her character Mackey and JD as NCIS: Sydney kicks off season 2 with twists, secrets and plenty of action.

On top of that, longtime favorites Michael Weatherly and Cote de Pablo reunited for a brand-new spinoff focused on Tony and Ziva, much to fans’ delight. With prequels, spinoffs and returning stars, it’s a thrilling time to be an NCIS fan.

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