Creating a spinoff for a beloved series is risky, but “NCIS” fans are clearly intrigued by the popular show’s prequel series.
After premiering in October 2024, “NCIS: Origins” has proven that it has staying power and averages 9.2 million viewers with streaming alone, per Paramount.
Following an explosive Season 1 finale on April 28, viewers have one big question on their minds: Will the series be returning for Season 2?
Luckily, we have an update. Read on for everything we know about a potential sophomore season.
Was ‘NCIS: Origins’ renewed for a second season?
Yes, CBS announced that it had renewed “NCIS: Origins” for a second season in February 2025. The show is in good company since both “NCIS” and “NCIS: Sydney” will also be returning.
When will Season 2 premiere?
The show will be part of the 2025-2026 broadcast season, per Paramount. An exact premiere date has not been shared yet.
What is ‘NCIS: Origins’ about?
The original “NCIS” series just wrapped its 22nd season. “NCIS: Origins” serves as a prequel to the series and tells the story of a young Leroy Jethro Gibbs (Austin Stowell).
The show is set in 1991 before the events of “NCIS” and follows Gibbs as he gets established in his career as a special agent at the NCIS Camp Pendleton office.
Mark Harmon, who originated the role of Gibbs in “NCIS,” narrates the prequel series.
Where can you watch Season 1 of ‘NCIS: Origins’?
All 18 episodes of Season 1 of “NCIS: Origins” can be streamed exclusively on Paramount+. While new episodes were airing, the show aired live on CBS.
What happened in the ‘NCIS: Origins’ finale?
Season 1 of “NCIS: Origins” ended with a bang.
Per Deadline, Gibbs avoided arrest for killing a man who murdered his children and wife. Plus, while helping Gibbs, Lala (Mariel Molino) ends up injured in a car accident. Will she pull through?
Showrunner Gina Lucita Monreal declined to give Entertainment Weekly any spoilers.
โWe will neither confirm nor deny,โ Monreal said in an interview.
Molino also weighed in but didn’t give anything away, saying, โIn the past, the franchise hasnโt been scared of taking risks with characters and storylines. I also had my share of questions when I read it and when I did it, but all I can say is that you have to tune in to Season 2 to see what happens.โ
Stowell also opened up to the publication about the impact Lala’s accident will have on his character.
โIs she dead? Is she in a coma? Is she paralyzed?โ he said. โI donโt know any of these things. I know this much. Heโs going to find out that she was in a car accident after it seems like she was on the way to his house, so the guilt will only build.โ
