As Season 21 of CBS’s NCIS approaches, speculation about a tribute to the late original cast member David McCallum, who portrayed Dr. Donald “Ducky” Mallard, has surfaced. Despite McCallum’s passing on September 25, there is uncertainty about whether the show will pay homage to the character. Mark Harmon, an executive producer on NCIS who hasn’t […]
While TVLine has made a compelling argument for the potential return of various cast members for a hypothetical homage to the late David McCallum on NCIS, practical constraints and the need for coherent storytelling might limit the guest list. As CBS’ NCIS heads into its 21st season in February 2024, there are no original cast
Just over a year after vaguely referencing “multiple physical assaults” on the NCIS set, Pauley Perrette has provided more details, placing series lead Mark Harmon at the center of her claims. In a recent tweet, the NCIS alum emphatically stated that she would not return to the show and expressed fear of Harmon, alleging that
In the latest NCIS episode titled “Watchdog,” Gibbs found himself facing career-threatening consequences after an aggressive act. The question loomed: would Gibbs manage to salvage his career, or would this incident pave the way for Mark Harmon’s part-time involvement in the event of an NCIS renewal? The episode began with a roadside incident involving a
In a notable NCIS episode, Special Agent Torres and a Falls Church veterinarian’s conversation hinted at the intense events that unfolded. The discovery of someone harming dogs in the woods prompted Gibbs to take matters into his own hands, launching a compelling arc for series veteran Mark Harmon. After assaulting the dog abuser, Gibbs accepted
The good news: Leroy Jethro Gibbs is alive and well. But is he ready to rejoin his NCIS team? In the last episode, viewers witnessed Gibbs in a newly finished boat explosion. In the aftermath, Gibbs appeared to do the Dead Man’s Float before discreetly swimming away underwater. Showrunner Steven D. Binder revealed that Season
With a poignant declaration from Gibbs, “I’m not going back, Tim…. I’m not going back home,” CBS’ NCIS announced the departure of series lead Mark Harmon after more than 18 seasons this Tuesday night. Harmon had contemplated leaving after the previous season, but the potential non-renewal of NCIS by CBS led him to return in
This Monday, NCIS fans experienced their first glimpse of a Gibbs-less show and received answers to some lingering questions about the former team leader’s departure and other workplace matters. Here are the key questions and responses: DID VANCE OFFER GIBBS’ JOB TO (FORMER!) FBI AGENT ALDEN PARKER? Yes, Vance did offer Gibbs’ job to Alden
Nearly ten months after Leroy Jethro Gibbs decided to stay behind in Alaska, NCIS veteran Mark Harmon has shared his thoughts on his character’s sendoff. In a Season 19 DVD featurette, Harmon expressed how the opportunity to tackle “fresh” and “challenging” material kept him leading the CBS drama for over 18 seasons. Reflecting on Gibbs’
The era of Mark Harmon’s on-camera appearances as Leroy Jethro Gibbs in NCIS seems to have concluded. Almost a year after Harmon’s last appearance, the Season 21 opening credits no longer feature the series veteran. Instead, Sean Murray, who portrays McGee, has taken the lead position in the opening montage. It’s worth noting that Harmon
