Mark Harmon is gearing up to revisit his role in NCIS: Origins, exploring the early years of his character within the organization. However, fans may witness a swifter return of Harmon as Gibbs in NCIS season 21, especially in an episode dedicated to bidding farewell to David McCallum’s character, Ducky Mallard.
In the wake of McCallum’s passing, the CBS police procedural is preparing to pay tribute to the beloved medical examiner-turned-historian with a special episode. The storyline will revolve around the team solving a case Ducky was working on before his demise.
Considering Gibbs’ enduring friendship with Ducky that predates the series, it’s only natural for him to attend the planned funeral.
Thankfully, NCIS season 21 won’t need to heavily highlight Harmon’s return, given his pivotal role in the franchise’s history. Gibbs can respectfully pay his respects at Ducky’s funeral without much fanfare.
There’s no need for Gibbs to interact extensively with other characters, including Tim McGee, despite their longstanding professional relationship. Gibbs’ primary focus is to honor his old friend and bid him a fitting farewell.
