**NCIS Time-Travels Back to Its Roots with New Spinoff**
Get ready for a whole new era in the NCIS franchise with the upcoming release of *NCIS: Origins*. This time-traveling spinoff takes viewers back to the 1990s, exploring the early days of Leroy Jethro Gibbs as an NCIS Special Agent. While the franchise delves into its original characters’ past lives, there’s still more untapped potential to explore.
The NCIS universe’s origins trace back to another popular CBS show, *JAG*, which aired from 1995 to 2005. *JAG* laid the groundwork for NCIS, featuring officers trained as lawyers rather than special agents. This connection eventually led to NCIS becoming a massive franchise with multiple spinoffs continuing its legacy.
Should *NCIS: Origins* resonate with viewers, the franchise may explore more time-traveling concepts in future spinoffs. Given *JAG*’s integral role in NCIS’s history, there’s potential to revisit unfinished storylines and connect deeper with its roots.
Previously, NCIS linked to *JAG* through a crossover featuring Harmon Rabb Jr. and Sarah “Mac” MacKenzie, leaving fans with more questions than answers. A new spinoff based on *JAG* could provide closure and attract viewers who enjoyed the original show, while also wrapping up lingering NCIS storylines.
As NCIS expands its universe, the possibilities for new and engaging narratives continue to grow, promising exciting developments for fans of both *JAG* and NCIS alike.
