Introduction to NCIS: Origins
The much-anticipated trailer for NCIS: Origins has been released. This CBS series serves as a prequel to the extensive NCIS universe, set in 1991. The storyline focuses on a young Leroy Jethro Gibbs, portrayed by Austin Stowell, as he steps into his role as a special agent at the NIS Camp Pendleton office. Mark Harmon, who immortalized Gibbs, will continue contributing to the series as the narrator. The show boasts an ensemble cast featuring Mariel Molino, Kyle Schmid, Tyla Abercrumbie, and Diany Rodriguez.
First Look at NCIS: Origins
TVLine has shared an exclusive first trailer for NCIS: Origins. The trailer introduces a younger Gibbs at a particularly challenging period in his life, just after the tragic murder of his wife and daughter. Having not passed his psychological evaluation, Gibbs enters the agency with much to prove.
The trailer, set to the haunting tune of Soundgarden’s “Black Hole Sun,” showcases Gibbs as he endeavors to establish himself with his initial cases. The narrative unfolds his meeting with his tough future mentor, Mike Franks (played by Schmid), his complex relationship with his father, Jackson Gibbs (portrayed by Robert Taylor), and his struggle to rebuild his life after tremendous loss. Watch the trailer below:
Implications of the Trailer for NCIS: Origins
Austin Stowell’s Portrayal of Gibbs: A Blend of New and Old
The official trailer not only hints at the primary storyline but also highlights the cast of NCIS: Origins, tasked with living up to the iconic portrayal by Harmon over 19 seasons. Stowell’s version of Gibbs retains some essential characteristics of the beloved character while introducing a fresher, more vulnerable side of the special agent.
The trailer hints at a possible shift in the established NCIS canon.
Additionally, the trailer suggests a potential divergence from the established NCIS canon. Co-showrunner David North has acknowledged the canonical detail that, in 1991, Jackson and Gibbs had not communicated since the latter’s wife’s funeral. Yet, the trailer depicts a conversation between them after Gibbs joins the Camp Pendleton office. Whether offscreen developments reconcile this with the original series’ canon remains to be seen.
Analysis: The NCIS: Origins Trailer
Exploring Gibbs’ Character in Depth
While it raises some intriguing questions, the trailer for NCIS: Origins promises to be one of the most character-centric entries in the franchise. Although it maintains the ensemble cast and procedural crime format, the intense focus on Gibbs’ mental state and his evolution into the iconic character centralizes the narrative, offering a fresh dynamic within the NCIS universe.
Premiere Details
NCIS: Origins is set to debut on CBS on October 14.
Source: TVLine
NCIS: Origins (2024)
- Crime
A young Gibbs embarks on his journey as a Naval Investigative Service agent in the early 1990s. Set against the backdrop of Camp Pendleton, the series explores Gibbs' formative years, the cases that shaped him, and the mentors who guided his path, including Mike Franks.