NCIS Franchise Breaks Tradition with New Spinoffs: No Backdoor Pilots!
In a surprising move, the NCIS franchise is shaking up its spinoff formula after 15 years of tradition. Instead of the usual backdoor pilots within existing NCIS shows, the upcoming spinoffs “NCIS: Origins” and “NCIS: Tony & Ziva” are taking a different route, signaling a significant shift in the franchise’s expansion strategy.
“NCIS: Origins” will delve into the early days of the Naval Criminal Investigative Service, adding depth to the franchise’s lore without the typical crossover setup. On the other hand, “NCIS: Tony & Ziva” will directly continue the story of fan-favorite characters Tony DiNozzo and Ziva David, bypassing the need for an introductory crossover. This bold departure from tradition reflects the franchise’s willingness to explore new narrative techniques and cater directly to its devoted fanbase, potentially paving the way for future expansions to follow suit.
NCIS Is Breaking Its Main Spinoff Rule Established 15 Years Ago.
