NCIS 500th Episode: Binder on Steering an Ensemble Through Cast Turnover
TL;DR
NCIS reaches its 500th episode as showrunner Steven D. Binder explains how the long-running procedural has survived major cast turnover—Harmon's exit, Parker's arrival, and more—by leveraging its ensemble dynamic, carefully staged transitions, and audience loyalty that may outlive individual stars, even as broadcast economics remain shaky.
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