Fans are still buzzing over Mark Harmon’s exit as Leroy Jethro Gibbs after 18 seasons on NCIS. Despite CBS initially denying rumors, Gary Cole’s Agent Parker took over in Season 19, fueling accusations of deception.
Discontent Among Fans Over Agent Parker’s Leadership Role on NCIS
Some fans express disappointment over the selection of Agent Parker as the new team leader, wishing that Tim McGee, Gibbs’ apparent heir, had assumed the role instead. Showrunner Steven D. Binder hinted at discussions between Gibbs and McGee about the future, but fans remain unsatisfied, advocating for McGee to step into Gibbs’ shoes.