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The highly anticipated series NCIS: Origins, is all set to premiere on October 14, 2024, on CBS. The show will air with a two-hour special episode, right after the season 22 debut of NCIS. NCIS: Origins, directed by Niel Arden Oplev, and written by Gina Lucita Monreal will serve as a prequel to the NCIS series.
The story the upcoming prequel revolves around Leroy Jethro Gibbs, played by Austin Stowell, exploring his career as a young special agent in the 1990s. The story is from when Gibbs joins NCIS at Camp Pendleton's office, where he works with Mike Franks (Kyle Schmid). Gibbs' team also includes Special Agent Lala Dominguez (Mariel Molino).
The series is narrated by Mark Harmon, who originally played Gibbs in flagship NCIS. The upcoming show promises to reveal Gibbs' backstory, providing a deeper look into his journey. In the wake of its arrival, many fans are wondering if it is necessary to watch NCIS before watching NCIS: Origins.
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It is not necessary to watch NCIS before watching NCIS: Origins
The show NCIS: Origins is a prequel to the NCIS series and provides a comprehensive idea of Gibbs' origin. However, it is not necessary to watch NCIS first. Hence, viewers aren't advised to watch the original show first to grasp its prequel. It is up to the viewers what they choose to watch first, but understanding the flagship series would enhance the experience of watching the prequel.
The show will cover the elements of the character's backstory, giving viewers a fresh start while still offering an interesting backstory for longtime fans.
According to the official trailer of the show, it is expected that the story will focus on what happened to Gibbs' wife and daughter in NCIS, the trailer shows clips of flashbacks to moments Gibb shares with his wife and daughter. NCIS: Origins might shed some light on the Gibbs' wife and daughter's story.
The showrunner anticipated that some viewers might be tuning in for the first time and crafted a story that would be accessible to all. The show will introduce new characters to the franchise while keeping alive Gibbs' story for fans.
A contrasting overview of NCIS and NCIS: Origins stories
NCIS: Origin will serve as a prequel to the original series which delves into the early career of Leroy Jethro Gibbs where he was newly appointed as a special agent at Camp Pendleton NCIS office. He joins the team, led by Mark Frenks.
The story will focus on the death of Gibbs' wife Shannon and his daughter Kelly. As per the trailer, some of the other characters in the series will talk about the "newly minted" agent (Gibbs).
For new viewers, the show offers a fresh storyline, diving deep into Gibbs' personal and professional journey, and a fresh perspective of his early career might help the fans to resonate better.
The original NCIS series follows the story of a team of special agents who investigate crimes involving the Navy and Marine Corps. The team tackles complex cases while balancing their personal lives. With 21 seasons, NCIS has become one of TV's most successful crime dramas.
All the seasons of NCIS are available on streaming platforms like Paramount +, Amazon Prime Video, etc, while the upcoming installment will be available to stream on CBS.
