A must-watch for fans yearning for the early days of NCIS, one series in the franchise faithfully mirrors Gibbs’ original team. NCIS, which launched in 2003 as a spinoff of JAG, introduced its Major Case Response Team for the Washington D.C. Office through a backdoor pilot on the parent show. This marked the debut of iconic characters like Gibbs, Ducky, Tony, and Abby in the shared NCIS universe.
The series retained much of its original cast when it officially premiered in September 2003, while also introducing Sasha Alexander’s Caitlin “Kate” Todd, a former Secret Service agent recruited by Gibbs after her dismissal following the events of the premiere episode, “Yankee White.” Over its first two seasons, the original NCIS team solidified their dynamic and set the tone for what would become a long-running and beloved procedural drama.
Now, another spinoff within the franchise is capturing a similar essence, offering a nostalgic journey for viewers who appreciate the foundational team dynamics established by Gibbs and his crew.
