Do You Think ‘NCIS’ or ‘NCIS: Los Angeles’ Will End First? (POLL)
With both NCIS and the Los Angeles spinoff both in double digits (the 19th and 13th seasons, respectively), and after New Orleans wrapped in 2021, we can’t help but wonder which remaining long-running show in the franchise will be the first to say goodbye (as much as we hate to think about it).
NCIS, for example, has already seen Mark Harmon exit (from on-screen, continuing as an executive producer) this season, and honestly, it had gotten to the point that we expected his last episode also to be the series’. (We do think we’ll see Leroy Jethro Gibbs back for the series finale, whenever that happens.)
Gary Cole has come in as Alden Parker, taking over as team leader (after Sean Murray’s Tim McGee didn’t want the job), and sure, the show can continue with this new configuration for a while. So far, Parker, McGee, Nick Torres (Wilmer Valderrama), and Jessica Knight (Katrina Law) are working well together. But it’s just not the same. And it really is likely a question of how long CBS wants to continue NCIS without Harmon as the lead. Part of a season, after his exit, is one thing. But will the drama head into a season without Harmon on board for at least part of it?
With NCIS: LA the next longest-running of the franchise — and in double digits — we have to think about its longevity. Sam Hanna (LL Cool J) and G. Callen (Chris O’Donnell) have already talked about training the next generation of agents to be like them (and that’s where Caleb Castille’s Devin Rountree comes in). Kensi Blye (Daniela Ruah) and Marty Deeks (Eric Christian Olsen) have talked numerous times about what having a baby (they’re looking to adopt) means with their dangerous jobs. Fatima Namazi (Medalion Rahimi) has shown that she can do the job in Ops and out in the field.
Callen continues to learn more and more about his past. Hetty Lange (Linda Hunt) is even dealing with something from her past on this classified mission of hers.
While NCIS has had turnover with the team, LA hasn’t, not since Deeks joined at the end of Season 1 as the LAPD liaison, so it’s hard to imagine the series continuing without any of them, even if they are setting up the next generation to take over.
Now, we’re not saying that either show is ending in the 2021-2022 season (though neither has been renewed yet). But what do you think? Which will end first? Let us know in the poll below.
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Don't dump on this, it's just my opinion. If LL and Chris etc. stay, NCIS LA will outlast NCIS. The blah Gary Cole and the extremely unlikable Katrina Law can't hold NCIS together.
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I feel the opposite. Gary Cole is great as Gibbs' replacement. I love the current cast, especially Katrina Law and Wilmer Valderama's characters' growing friendship. NCIS' ratings are still strong. It'll survive without Harmon, especially since he's still executive producer. If LL Cool J leaves NCIS: Los Angeles, the show's over. Even if Chris O'Donnell leaves, they're done. But, definitely if LL Cool J leaves. Especially, since Hetty is hardly around anymore as it is.
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Wrong, LA is all about Callen, he is lead character, agent in charge. LA will get to 20 series.
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Katrina Law is repellent, Gary Cole is just OK. LA will last longer.
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NCIS is done for me. Too many cast changes over the years and without Mark Harmon, it’s ridiculous. NCIS LA still has their core cast members and they are always rock solid.
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Hetty still has a lot to tell us....
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Only if the writers remember and respect her long enough to have her explain though.
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NCIS: Los Angeles for sure. If Chris O'Donnell or LL Cool J leave, that's it. Especially, if LL Cool J leaves first. I'm actually enjoying Gary Cole as Gibbs' replacement on NCIS. The ratings are still strong, and I like the current cast. I think NCIS will survive without Mark Harmon, especially since he's still executive producer.
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Short n Sweet ...In my opinion, because of changes in characters, NCIS may go first. LA doesn't change characters so much, they will add on though. If you're like me, I enjoy getting to know each character and when they constantly change it's kinda hard to get into and enjoy the story line.
I love watching LA though.
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I like Gary Cole in his role. Not really bossy but good as a co-boss with McGee. But I think NCIS will end before LA.
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NCIS Hawaii First LOL
Then LA and the original NCIS
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I think NCIS Los Angeles will end in 2022 meaning that this season 2021-2022 is the last season for NCiS Los Angeles
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I watch both shows but my favorite is NCIS LA. As much as I love NCIS LA I think that either this year or next could be the end of its run. It is doing well on Sunday considering the
interuptions with either specials, Christmas movies or football games. The Equalizer is a good lead in but now that Chris Noth is out the question is how will his character be written out. He had very good chemistry but if it is done right the Equalizer should continue to be a good lead in. The question for me is Hetty-how many episodes will she be in? NCIS LA still has some mileage left in it. The weak point was Mosley that character did not fit in at all. Thankfully that character was given what seems to be a permanent exit. NCIS has a bad habit of characters leaving and no follow up such as Bishop or Abby. Gibb's "exit" was clearly foretold in several recent episodes through last season. I have no problem with Gary Cole . I think that CBS will give NCIS a season 20 to wrap up and NCIS LA at least a season 14. If CBS needs to make room to bring on new dramas and its a choice between Bull & NCIS LA -Bull is toast. If Swat now going to Sundays retains a somewhat favorable rating it will be around for another season giving CBS 3 good dramas on that night. It is doing very well on Friday. Regarding NCIS Hawaii I think that as was the case with NCIS NOLA no more than 7 seasons. It isn't all that compelling. CBS will not cancel that show because it means that they made a mistake.
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A non-news filler article. Must be the holidays!
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I think both have run their course I haven't watched an entire season of either since Harmon left NCIS and NCIS NO was canceled. Definitely haven't watched but 15 minutes of NCIS HAWAII to see it's terrible and a horrible replacement for NO.
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End NCIS. Pretty boring. But I stopped watching NCIS LA long time ago. Thought it already cancelled.
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When LA ends ,i think it would interesting if they did a new series that shows the new team getting trained.
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NCIS Los Angeles gone first. Gary Cole is doing a very good job as the new guy
👍🏻 Great add.
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