Gibbs and DiNozzo Reunite on NCIS: Origins After 10-Year Hiatus
Mark Harmon and Michael Weatherly will reunite on screen for the first time in a decade in the October 20 episode of NCIS: Origins. The reunion follows Gibbs being shot in Alaska, prompting him to seek help from DiNozzo, who is now the NCIS director.
Key points
- Mark Harmon and Michael Weatherly will share the screen as Gibbs and DiNozzo for the first time since 2016 in the October 20 episode of NCIS: Origins.
- The reunion occurs after Gibbs is shot by unknown assailants in the Season 3 premiere, leading him to return to NCIS headquarters in Washington, D.C.
- Michael Weatherly returned to the flagship NCIS series in Season 24, where his character DiNozzo was appointed the new agency director.
- Mark Harmon serves as an executive producer and narrator for NCIS: Origins, appearing in all Season 3 episodes as part of a present-day mystery linked to his 1990s Camp Pendleton days.
- The NCIS: Origins Season 3 premiere drew 4.39 million viewers, a 20% increase from the previous year, and ranked as the No. 1 broadcast show in its time slot.
Background
NCIS: Origins is a prequel series that follows a younger Leroy Jethro Gibbs, played by Austin Stowell, in the early 1990s. The show is narrated by Mark Harmon, who also serves as an executive producer. The series is produced by CBS Studios and airs on CBS and Paramount+. The franchise has seen a significant ratings boost recently, with the NCIS franchise averaging 5.49 million viewers on its Tuesday premiere night, a 39% increase year-over-year.
How outlets are covering it
Variety, Deadline, and TVLine all report on the reunion of Mark Harmon and Michael Weatherly in the October 20 episode of NCIS: Origins. Variety emphasizes the 10-year gap since their last onscreen appearance together and the context of Gibbs being shot. Deadline highlights the season-long arc for Harmon and the potential for other NCIS legends to appear in future crossovers. TVLine provides a first-look photo and notes the specific episode details, including the airtime and the fact that it is their first onscreen appearance together since Weatherly's 2016 departure from the original NCIS.
Why it matters
The reunion of two iconic NCIS characters after a decade is a significant event for fans of the franchise. It also highlights the continued popularity and relevance of the NCIS universe, as evidenced by the strong ratings for both NCIS: Origins and the flagship NCIS series. The reunion may also signal potential future crossovers and storylines within the NCIS franchise.
What to watch
The October 20 episode of NCIS: Origins will air on CBS and stream on Paramount+. Fans can expect to see the reunion of Gibbs and DiNozzo, as well as the continuation of the present-day mystery connected to Gibbs' 1990s Camp Pendleton days. There is also the possibility of other NCIS legends appearing in future episodes, as teased by showrunner David J. North.
- ‘NCIS: Origins’ to Reunite Mark Harmon and Michael Weatherly on Screen For the First Time in 10 Years Variety
- Mark Harmon & Michael Weatherly To Reunite On ‘NCIS: Origins’ Deadline
- ‘NCIS: Origins’ Preview Reveals Gibbs & Tony’s Reunion Hug Yahoo
- NCIS: Origins To Reunite Gibbs And DiNozzo For First Time In 10 Years — Get First Look And Airdate TVLine
- Mark Harmon and Michael Weatherly are reuniting on next week’s ‘NCIS: Origins’ Entertainment Weekly
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