NCIS, the iconic CBS drama, has been a staple in television for over two decades, solidifying its status as one of the longest-running scripted primetime series with its recent 450th episode celebration during its monumental 20th season.
During its peak in the late 2000s and early 2010s, NCIS expanded its universe with two successful spin-offs, NCIS: Los Angeles and NCIS: New Orleans, cementing CBS’ hold on the NCIS franchise. While New Orleans and Los Angeles concluded their runs in 2021 and 2023 respectively, the franchise continues to thrive with the addition of NCIS: Hawai’i. Moreover, it ventured outside the U.S. for the first time with the Australian-produced NCIS: Sydney. With two new offshoots confirmed this year alone, including NCIS: Origins focusing on a young Leroy Jethro Gibbs and an untitled Paramount+ spin-off centered on Michael Weatherly and Cote de Pablo’s characters, the franchise will boast five current series next season. But is NCIS at risk of saturating the brand with too many offshoots? Let’s delve into what we know.
Is CBS Risking NCIS Fatigue With Two Additional Spin-Offs?
