5 Dynamic Evolutions in the ‘NCIS’ Franchise

The NCIS franchise has undergone significant growth over the decades, evolving from its origins as a spin-off of JAG to a vast universe of interconnected series. With over 1,000 episodes across shows like NCIS: Los Angeles, NCIS: New Orleans, and the international venture NCIS: Sydney, the franchise continues to explore diverse settings and characters. The success of recent entries like the prequel NCIS: Origins, which dives into a young Gibbs’ backstory, underscores the series’ ability to revive its legacy while introducing fresh perspectives.

Spinoffs such as NCIS: Tony & Ziva also bring fan-favorite characters back into focus, enriching the franchise’s emotional depth and expanding its narrative reach. These expansions demonstrate how the NCIS universe stays relevant through innovation and audience connection.

This report was produced with the help of AI tools, which summarized previous stories reported and written by McClatchy journalists. It was edited by journalists from Us Weekly.