NCIS: Origins Showrunner Says Series Will Continue Beyond Season 3

David J. North, showrunner of NCIS: Origins, said the series is meant to continue beyond season 3, describing the coming season as the show's next evolution and "really just the beginning," according to Screen Rant.

North's comments indicate the CBS drama is being planned with a longer run in mind rather than as a story that closes out with its third season.

Mark Harmon, who narrates the series as the older Gibbs, will appear in all NCIS: Origins season 3 episodes, the report states.

Adam Campbell will reprise the role of young Ducky Mallard in season 3. Campbell made two appearances as the character in season 2.

Sean Harmon has been cast as FBI Agent Casey Bloom. He previously played young Gibbs in several NCIS episodes.

Earlier story threads

In the NCIS: Origins season 3 premiere, older Gibbs said the story about Cecilia "Lala" Dominguez was the final chapter he had been telling. In the season 2 finale, younger Gibbs and Lala kissed but were interrupted by Mike Franks. Mark Harmon exited NCIS early in season 19, after which his character lived in Alaska. NCIS: Origins premiered on October 14, 2024.