‘NCIS: Origins’ Casts Philip Winchester as Franks’ Brother in Season 2
The world of NCIS expanded in the 2024-2025 season to include a prequel about the mothership’s former boss, Leroy Jethro Gibbs (Austin Stowell, with Mark Harmon serving in the roles of narrator and executive producer), as he starts at NIS, with none other than legend Mike Franks (Kyle Schmid) his boss. And now, in Season 2, we’re going to meet a major character from Franks’ life that we have yet to see in NCIS: Origins‘s present day: his older brother, Mason, previously seen in flashbacks played by Matthew Erick White.
Stepping into the recurring role is Philip Winchester, with his first episode the fourth of the season. Mason is described as “a Texas-tough cowboy who has recently hit rock bottom. Mason is an honorable man who has fallen on hard times and is desperately trying to keep from losing the family ranch. His desperation leads him to seek help from his estranged little brother.”
Read on for everything we know about NCIS: Origins Season 2, from the premiere date to the cast and more.
When will NCIS: Origins Season 2 premiere?
NCIS: Origins is moving nights and times for its second season. It will air as part of an all-NCIS night on Tuesdays this fall. Season 2 will premiere on Tuesday, October 14, at 9/8c, after NCIS and before Sydney.
The premiere episode, titled “The Funky Bunch,” promises to answer at least one burning question, as the logline reads, “Gibbs and Franks investigate the disappearance of a young Marine connected to a mysterious compound with a charismatic leader, and Lala’s fate is revealed.” The first photo of the episode has also been revealed (above).
Who’s in the NCIS: Origins Season 2 cast?
The Season 1 cast consists of Austin Stowell (as Leroy Jethro Gibbs), Mariel Molino (as Lala Dominguez), Kyle Schmid (as Mike Franks), Tyla Abercrumbie (as Mary Jo Hayes), Diany Rodriguez (as Vera Strickland), and Caleb Foote (as Bernard “Randy” Randolf). With Lala’s fate up in the air, it’s unclear if Molino will return.
Adam Campbell will reprise his NCIS role as young Ducky in an episode paying tribute to the late David McCallum. In “The Edge,” according to CBS, “Ducky is sent to Camp Pendleton to shadow the team while they work a case and, in the process, he reconnects with Gibbs after the two crossed paths years earlier.” The exact air date has not yet been announced.
And Philip Winchester is recurring as Franks’ older brother, Mason, beginning with the fourth episode.
How did NCIS: Origins Season 1 end?
In the Season 1 finale, Macy (Claire Berger) investigated the murder of the man who killed Gibbs’ wife and daughter, but Lala convinced her friend to drop it (to save Gibbs) but claiming she knew more than she did when she did. On her way to tell Gibbs he was in the clear — after the two shared a moment in a pool yet did not kiss — Lala was in a car accident.
The end of the finale also introduced Gibbs to the young version of one of his future ex-wives, Diane (Kathleen Kenny).
Is there an NCIS: Origins Season 2 trailer?
No, there isn’t a trailer yet. It’s too early.
Which other NCIS shows are airing in 2025-2026 season?
NCIS and NCIS: Sydney were renewed for Seasons 23 and 3, respectively, at the same time as Origins. The newest series in the franchise, NCIS: Tony & Ziva, which will be released on the streaming service Paramount+, is set to premiere in fall 2025 as well.
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Origins is an incredible show. Good lawd.
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A lot of people care about this show. It has become one of my favorite shows. The cast is excellent. I am also a viewer of FBI and FBI Most Wanted. Although I'll miss those shows doesn't lessen the fact that this is also a good show. There is nothing not to understand, this is
About Gibbs earlier life. It sounds like your negative comments are like something that
Would come from Trump.
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Gibbs almost killed in Middle East during Desert Storm or after but still in that GF hell hole comes back to US in a Coma and if you watched the first episode would know all of this and starts where he was stationed at Camp Pendelton, CA (Oceanside area) in the 90's before he was assigned to the Ship Yard NCIS HQ in D.C. area. Are you that dense?
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I'm thinking that either Lala is truly dead or she ends up in a coma. Either way, I'm wondering if Mary Jo will blame Gibbs for whatever happens to Lala; since she was the last person that Lala saw at the office, and Mary Jo knows that Gibbs did something to make Lala upset and end up in tears.
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Season 2 episode 4 Nice that you included Seabees. BUT... In the time frame this was filmed the Seabee pocket was always embroidered and not a patch. OH and Seabees wore greens then not the Woodland Cami's, (they were introduced in the mid 90's and the patch was later than that!) Tell your source to research history!
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Origins is a breath of fresh air and a show obvious full of talent from the actors, writers and whoever else is behind it. Everything from Gibbs narration to the selection of the cast is top notch idea's. The naysayers really don't count in the scheme of things. I truly hope Lala is not gone....maybe in the hospital bed in a coma at the very least..maybe some other creative idea...maybe crippled in some manner...maybe they tell each other they love each other and she leaves because of her physical issue. Maybe that is why Gibbs left NCIS...tired and weary from all the years and looking for the older version of Lala. Maybe he has an idea of where she is.... In origins, the older Gibbs says he loved her and still loves her....maybe he will find her if not dead. Who knows.?? Everyone has an opinion....I'm just not sure why haters need to join in with the negative comments....don't they have a show they like?? Can't wait...and congrats to the creators, writers, actors and support folks....you all do have some people cheering you on!!!
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who really cares about this show?
And who really cares about a site that allows these bots to constantly infiltrate?
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As no one cares for your kind either...
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