Summary
NCIS: Originsis poised to bring back a character from the flagship series 16 years after their devastating death. The latestNCISspinoff will premiere in October, and when it does,NCIS: Origins’storywill break ground in more ways than one. For starters,NCIS: Originsis the franchise’s first prequel series. While there were many flashbacks in the original series, they were typically brief.Originsis the first series to position its narrative in the past, and this unique quality lends itself to more exciting opportunities for the prequel series to makeNCIShistory.
The origin story will explore the backstory of Leroy Jethro Gibbs. Mark Harmon portrayed Gibbs in 19 seasons of the original series but exitedNCISin 2021. Now,Austin Stowell will take over as Gibbs, portraying the young agent as he gets his start alongside his mentor, Mike Franks, at the fledgling NIS office. The fifthNCISspinoff offers unique qualities that will change the police procedural institution moving forward. However, aside from the duo,NCIS: Originswill also feature some other familiar faces, and that could include one character who died in the flagship series more than 15 years ago.
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NCIS: Origins Can Feature Jenny Shepard In Later Seasons
Jennifer Shepard Features In Gibbs' NCIS Origin Story
NCIS: Originsis uniquely positioned to bring back Jennifer Shepard. Lauren Holly portrayed the special agent turned NCIS director in seasons 3-5 before she was tragically murdered in the season 5 finale.Jenny Shepard and Leroy Jethro Gibbs had instant chemistrywhen Holly joined the cast in season 3, with the season revealing at its onset that they had a romantic past. UntilLauren Holly leftNCIS,Gibbs and Jenny had a profoundly caring relationship in the present, built on intense feelings of the past. However, their potential to reconnect died with Jenny inNCISseason 5.
NCIS: Originscan bring Jennifer Shepard back despite her devastating death since it will explore the past. While it would be neat to see manyNCIScharacters in the story, some are just not logistically likely or possible. That said,Jenny and Gibbs have a historyto examine. Based on the canon, their paths will inevitably cross at some point in Gibbs' past. IfNCIS: Originsruns for eight seasons, putting it in 1999, or if it moves through time in a fast-paced or non-linear way, Jennifer Shepard can have a significant role inNCIS: Origins.
Jenny And Gibbs’ NCIS History Explained
The Special Agents Were Once Lovers
If NCIS: Origins is successful enough to continue, it can finally tell Gibbs and Jenny’s untold love story.
The originalNCISseries explained thatJennifer Shepard joined NCIS in the late 1990s. During that time, she was working on a covert mission with Gibbs in Paris. There, the special agents became lovers while working alongside one another. Their romance continued throughout Europe but ultimately faced a bitter end when Jennifer cut ties with Gibbs, wanting to further her career and afraid her partner could not commit. While fans know how the relationship ends, it would be enthralling to see it begin. IfNCIS: Originsis successful enough to continue, it can finally tell Gibbs and Jenny’s untold love story.
NCIS: Origins
Cast
NCIS: Origins is set in 1991, preceding the events of the original series. The series introduces Leroy Jethro Gibbs as a new special agent at NCIS Camp Pendleton. Under the leadership of NCIS legend Mike Franks, Gibbs navigates his role within a tenacious, unconventional team.
