Despite the fact that the upcomingNCIS: Originsbreaks a commonNCISspinoff trend, Gibbs' team in the spinoff gives me a sense of relief for the show. The latestNCISspinoffwill follow the career of a young Leroy Jethro Gibbs before his time on theNCISteam.NCIS: Originswill still maintain the standard police procedural format that has madeNCISso popular but with a spin.
The spinoff is set to star Austin Stowell as the young Gibbs, and Gibbs' team will shine the spotlight on young versions ofknownNCIScharacters.NCIS: Originswill also feature characters that have not been mentioned in theNCISuniverse yet, but that have been important to the career development of Gibbs, such as Lala Dominguez, who will be played by Mariel Molino.NCIS: Originswill be the firstNCISshow to break a spinoff trend, but I am confident that Gibbs' team will make up for it.
How NCIS: Origins Is Very Different From Every Previous NCIS Spinoff
NCIS: Origins Focuses On The Past
NCIS: Originsis different from otherNCISspinoffs because it focuses on the past.The premise of the show is to focus on Gibbs' origin storyand highlight Gibbs as the main character.Gibbs' exit in NCISseason 19 came as a major shock, so this spinoff is giving a closer look at Gibbs in reference to his past. Not only am I completely invested in the idea of anNCISshow that focuses on one person, I think Gibbs is the perfect choice for that role.
Every NCIS Character Returning In Gibbs' Prequel (& Who Else Can)
The NCIS universe continues to expand via a Leroy Jethro Gibbs prequel series, which will feature familiar faces and potentially a few more.
PreviousNCISspinoffs focused on different locationsof similar teams ofNCISspecial agents while following the same show format. WhileNCIS: Originswill also feature a team of agents and officers as they investigate various naval crimes, it will be different by focusing more on the early beginnings ofNCISand Gibbs' career. Gibbs' career in particular will start off at NIS before the agency was renamed NCIS.
The Team Dynamics Will Be A Major Benefit For Young Gibbs
I am excited to watchNCIS: Originsfocus on Gibbs and his past, but I am relieved thatthe show will still feature the traditional aspects ofNCISthat have made the franchise so enjoyable. There is something about the combination of the banter between team members, the trust needed in each team, and the dramatic plots that makeNCISenticing. Even thoughNCIS: Originsis changing a major aspect of the show, there will still be a lot of familiarity in each episode.
NCIS: Originsis premiering July 31, 2025, at 9 pm ET/PT on CBS.
I’m also looking forward to seeing how the show mixes inNCISpolice procedural storylines with more personalized character arcs for Gibbs. Since Gibbs loses his family shortly before we see him appear inNCIS: Origins, the traditional team dynamics are needed more than ever to pullAustin Stowell’s Gibbsout of his darkness. Having a good team dynamic will not only help Gibbs, but it will also add some commonNCIScharacteristics to the new spinoff.
NCIS: Origins
Cast
NCIS: Origins is set in 1991, preceding the events of the original series. The series introduces Leroy Jethro Gibbs as a new special agent at NCIS Camp Pendleton. Under the leadership of NCIS legend Mike Franks, Gibbs navigates his role within a tenacious, unconventional team.
