NCIS: Origins Season 2 – Will it happen? Everything we know

The new spin-off NCIS: Origins It represents a big change for the long-running procedural franchise, but will the Gibbs-centric prequel return for season two? Debuting in late 2024, NCIS: Origins concerns young agent Leroy Gibbs (originally played by Mark Harmon and now played by Austin Stowell) as he begins his career at Camp Pendleton in 1991 under his mentor, Mike Franks (Kyle Schmid). Exploring the early days of the franchise's most beloved hero, Origins is the first spin-off of NCIS happen early in the show's timeline and avoid the typical procedural format found in other branches.

However NCIS has been on air since 2003, NCIS: Origins It marks the first time in the franchise's history that a spinoff has tried something new. The character-driven narrative not only serves to flesh out Gibbs, but also to provide crucial context for what comes much later in the timeline. Instead of weekly cases of NCIS and its consequences, Origins (and the next Tony and Ziva spinoff) shows a way forward for NCIS while continuing to break TV records. Everything you said, NCIS: Origins Season 2 is not yet confirmed, but it could be greenlit soon.

NCIS: Origins Season 2 Latest News

An Upbeat Showrunner Update

With great anticipation for the next chapter of the prequel series, the latest news comes in the form of an upbeat update from the showrunner of NCIS: Origins. David J. North runs the show alongside Gina Lucita Monreal and has spoken candidly about his hopes for the final installment of the epic TV franchise. In a great sign for Season 2, North said “I know CBS and Paramount have been at this for a long time“, in other words, the series already has the support of its network.

This isn't particularly surprising considering the franchise's history with CBS, and a Gibbs-centric show was always going to get a lot of attention. As North points out in his latest comments, NCIS: Origins has consistently remained in the streaming top 10 since its debut, which practically guarantees another season.

Read North's comments here:

We're very proud of what we're doing, and the goal is always, obviously, to attract as much attention as possible. I know we're doing well at Paramount+; after we air, the next day we are always in the Top 10.

I know CBS and Paramount have been at this for a long time, so we just try to keep our heads down and write the best material we can. And this cast is fantastic, it really is. I think we have something special here and I hope everyone agrees.

NCIS: Origins Season 2 is not confirmed

CBS has not yet ordered a second season

With a lot of buzz surrounding the debut season of NCIS: OriginsIt is somewhat surprising that CBS has been tight-lipped about the show's future. Presumably, the spinoff is intended to be an ongoing series that will span multiple seasons, but nothing has been confirmed yet. As such, Origins Season 2 is not confirmedand the network is likely waiting to see how the franchise's latest installment performs before making a final decision on its fate. NCIS as a franchise is in a strange position at the beginning of 2020, and Origins It's not a slam dunk.

• NCIS: Origins airs Mondays at 9pm EST on CBS

While most of the show's offshoots have done well, recent shows like NCIS: Hawaii They were less fortunate, and CBS was unsentimental in dropping him from its roster. However, with the promise of Mark Harmon's return as Gibbs, and a more recognizable structure for the story, there is little doubt that Origins will be able to maintain a busy autumn schedule. With the other character-based spinoff, Tony and Zivaalso imminent, CBS needs Origins to act as proof that the future of the franchise lies in specialized spinoffs.

NCIS: Origins Season 2 Cast Details

Expect Gibbs and his team to return

The cast of NCIS: Origins is filled with familiar characters, even if the actors playing them have changed since the old days of NCIS. Austin Stowell was given the difficult task of playing the younger version of Gibbs and he fit the role excellently. Since it is his origin story that gives the spinoff its title, It stands to reason that Stowell will be back in the lead role alongside the likes of Kyle Schmid as Gibbs' mentor, Agent Mike Franks. Surprisingly, Mark Harmon returned to play Gibbs (primarily as the narrator) in the first season, but it's unclear whether the actor intends to make this a full-time job.

Another expected return is Mariel Molino as Special Agent Lala Dominguez, and her storyline appears to be as crucial to the plot as Gibbs'. Likewise, Tyla Abercrumbie is expected to return as Field Operations Support Officer Mary Jo Sullivan, and Diany Rodriguez is expected to reprise her role as Special Agent Vera Strickland, as Strickland is an original character in NCIS.

The likely cast of NCIS: Origins season 2 includes:

Actor	NCIS: Origins Role
Austin Stowell	Young Agent Gibbs
Marco Harmon	Older Agent Gibbs
Kyle Schmidt	Mike Franks
Mariel Molino	Agent Lala Dominguez
Tyla Abercrumbie	Officer Mary Jo Sullivan
Diane Rodrigues	Agent Vera Strickland
Daniel Bellomy	Agent Granville “Grandma” Dawson
Caleb Martin Foote	Agent Benjamin “Randy” Randolf
Julian Black Antelope	ME Kai Rocha Negra
Patrick Fischler	SAC Cliff Walker
Robert Taylor	Jackson Gibbs

NCIS: Origins Season 2 Story Details

Watch young Gibbs become the agent fans know and love

As it is now, It is impossible to guess exactly what will happen in NCIS: Origins Season 2 since the end of Season 1 has not yet aired. Unlike the procedural series found in the rest of the franchise, Origins it will likely employ overarching narratives that will grow and change from season to season. The first season probably won't see Gibbs learn all the crucial skills he used well NCISand there are probably more important connections he still needs to make.

Additionally, Gibbs' emotional storyline could take on a new dimension in the future as he learns how to truly deal with the pain of losing his wife and daughter to murder. This development will likely transform Stowell's Gibbs into the stoic, self-assured Gibbs viewers met in the original series, but NCIS: Origins there is still a long way to go before the realized agent can become self-realized.