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NCIS: Origins

NCIS: Origins

The story Gibbs never told.

20247.52 Seasons31 EpisodesReturning Series

Overview

In 1991, years prior to the events of NCIS, Leroy Jethro Gibbs starts his career as a newly minted special agent at the fledgling NCIS Camp Pendleton office, where he forges his place on a gritty, ragtag team led by NCIS legend Mike Franks.

Created by Sean Harmon
NetworksCBS

Top Cast

Austin Stowell

Austin Stowell

Leroy Jethro Gibbs

Kyle Schmid

Kyle Schmid

Special Agent Mike Franks

Mariel Molino

Mariel Molino

Special Agent Lala Dominguez

Tyla Abercrumbie

Tyla Abercrumbie

FOS Officer Mary Jo Hayes

Diany Rodriguez

Diany Rodriguez

Special Agent Vera Strickland

Caleb Foote

Caleb Foote

Special Agent Bernard 'Randy' Randolf

Themes & Keywords

californianavyu.s. navyprequelcriminal investigationex militaryspecial agent1990spolice procedural

About NCIS: Origins

NCIS: Origins is a crime, drama series that first aired in 2024 exploring themes of california, navy, u.s. navy, prequel, criminal investigation, ex military. Created by Sean Harmon, it stars Austin Stowell, Kyle Schmid, Mariel Molino. In 1991, years prior to the events of NCIS, Leroy Jethro Gibbs starts his career as a newly minted special agent at the fledgling NCIS Camp Pendleton office, where he forges his place on a gritty, ragtag team led by NCIS legend Mike Franks.

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