The departure of Mark Harmon as Leroy Jethro Gibbs after 18 seasons on NCIS has ignited intense debate among fans. Despite initial denials from CBS, Gary Cole’s Agent Parker assumed the role in Season 19, triggering accusations of deception.
Many fans are disappointed with the choice of Agent Parker as the new team leader, expressing a strong preference for Tim McGee, Gibbs’ apparent successor, to take on the role. Showrunner Steven D. Binder responded to the backlash, suggesting that Gibbs and McGee may have discussed the future. However, fans remain unsatisfied, vehemently voicing their desire for McGee to step into Gibbs’ shoes. The controversy continues to fuel heated discussions within the NCIS fan community.
