NCIS: Origins Premiere Date and What to Expect from the Prequel
Get ready to explore the origins of one of TV’s most iconic characters with NCIS: Origins! CBS has announced that the highly anticipated prequel series will debut on Monday, October 14, from 9:00-11:00 PM ET/PT. The show transports us back to 1991, showcasing a young Leroy Jethro Gibbs, portrayed by Austin Stowell, as he starts his career as a special agent at Camp Pendleton. Mark Harmon, the original Gibbs, will narrate this nostalgic journey into the past.
What to Expect in the Premiere: The two-hour debut episode, “Enter Sandman,” introduces Gibbs as he joins a gritty, eclectic team led by NCIS legend Mike Franks, played by Kyle Schmid. Fans will get to see how Gibbs’s mentorship under Franks, portrayed by Muse Watson in the original series, began and shaped his character.
New Faces and Key Storylines: The series stars Mariel Molino as Special Agent Lala Dominguez, Tyla Abercrumbie as Field Operation Support Officer Mary Jo Sullivan, and Diany Rodriguez as Special Agent Vera Strickland. Together, they tackle the early challenges of NCIS, from danger to internal politics and personal struggles.
Deep Dive into Gibbs’s Backstory: NCIS: Origins will also delve into Gibbs’s past, including his complex relationship with his father, Jackson Gibbs, played by Robert Taylor. This backstory aims to fill in gaps from the original series and explore the pivotal role Jackson played in Gibbs’s life.
Don’t Miss Out: Catch the premiere on October 14, and stream it the next day on Paramount+. Fans of the original NCIS series won’t want to miss this in-depth look at Gibbs’s formative years and the early days of NCIS.
