Mark Harmon’s Exit from NCIS After 18 Seasons Sparks Fan Debate! Despite CBS’s Denials, Gary Cole’s Agent Parker Takes Over in Season 19, Prompting Accusations of Deception.
Some fans are displeased with the choice of Agent Parker as the new team leader, expressing disappointment that Tim McGee, Gibbs’ apparent heir, did not take on the role. Showrunner Steven D. Binder responded, suggesting that Gibbs and McGee may have discussed the future. However, fans remain unsatisfied, voicing their preference for McGee to step into Gibbs’ shoes.