**NCIS Explores New Horizons with Time-Traveling Spinoff**
The NCIS franchise is poised for a groundbreaking addition with NCIS: Origins, a time-traveling spinoff set to debut later this year. Taking viewers back to the 1990s, the series will delve into the early days of Leroy Jethro Gibbs as an NCIS Special Agent.
While Origins promises a deep dive into the past of its iconic characters, the NCIS universe has even more roots to explore. Originating from the CBS legal drama JAG, which aired from 1995 to 2005, NCIS follows a similar investigative format but with special agents instead of lawyers as its central figures.
JAG’s influence on NCIS cannot be overstated, as it paved the way for the franchise’s immense success and subsequent spinoffs. If NCIS: Origins resonates with viewers, the franchise may consider further explorations of its rich history, potentially even revisiting JAG’s storylines left unresolved since its conclusion almost two decades ago.
NCIS previously bridged the gap between JAG and its spinoff NCIS: Los Angeles by reintroducing JAG characters Harmon Rabb Jr. and Sarah “Mac” MacKenzie, sparking renewed interest and unanswered questions.
A JAG spinoff would not only pay homage to the series’ loyal fanbase but also provide closure to lingering narratives, ensuring a seamless continuation of the NCIS legacy.
As NCIS expands its universe, embracing its origins and building upon its foundations, the future looks bright for fans of this enduring franchise.