The departure of Mark Harmon from his iconic role as Leroy Jethro Gibbs after 18 seasons on “NCIS” continues to stir up heated debates among fans. Despite initial denials from CBS, Gary Cole’s Agent Parker stepped into the spotlight in Season 19, sparking accusations of deception.
Many fans are disappointed with the choice of Agent Parker as the new team leader, expressing their preference for Tim McGee, perceived as Gibbs’ natural successor, to assume the role. Showrunner Steven D. Binder attempted to address these concerns by suggesting that Gibbs and McGee may have had discussions about the future. However, fans remain unconvinced, adamant that McGee should be the one to fill Gibbs’ shoes.