“NCIS: Origins Casts Cliff Walker, But Fans Spot a Glaring Plot Hole!”
The highly-anticipated spinoff, “NCIS: Origins,” has announced its casting for the pivotal role of Cliff Walker, Special Agent in Charge of the Camp Pendleton Field Office. This expansion series delves into the backstory of Leroy Jethro Gibbs, the central character of the NCIS franchise.
Amidst the excitement for the show’s fall premiere, fans have noticed a significant discrepancy in the casting decision. While Kyle Schmid is set to portray a younger version of Special Agent Mike Franks and Austin Stowell will take on the role of a young Gibbs, the choice for Cliff Walker creates a plot hole within the NCIS universe.
The NCIS franchise has a rich history spanning 21 years on network television. Gibbs, originally introduced in a backdoor pilot during season 8 of “JAG,” has been portrayed by Mark Harmon for two decades until his exit in NCIS season 19. “NCIS: Origins” transports viewers back to 1991, exploring Gibbs’ early days at NCIS (then NIS). In this timeline, Cliff Walker assumes a significant role as Gibbs’ boss, shaping his career trajectory.
However, eagle-eyed fans have pointed out the inconsistency: Patrick Fischler, who previously appeared in “NCIS: Hawai’i” as Glen Smith, is now cast as Cliff Walker in “NCIS: Origins.” This dual portrayal within the same universe raises questions and threatens to create a narrative disconnect for devoted viewers.
As anticipation builds for “NCIS: Origins,” the casting choice of Patrick Fischler has left fans pondering how this plot hole will be addressed within the franchise’s intricate timeline.
