NCIS Spinoff Could Revive Character Absent for 19 Years
A new NCIS spinoff has the potential to bring back a character who hasn’t been seen in the franchise for nearly two decades. Over the years, some characters have made surprising returns, like Anthony DiNozzo (Michael Weatherly) in NCIS Season 21, or transitioned to other spinoffs, such as Sam Hanna (LL Cool J) joining NCIS: Hawai’i after NCIS: Los Angeles ended in 2023.
The dangerous nature of NCIS agents’ jobs often leads to dramatic consequences, preventing some characters or family members from returning. Memorable deaths, such as those of Jackie Vance and Eli David, limit a character’s opportunities for reappearance once they have been portrayed on television. While this character will not appear in NCIS Season 22, the latest spinoff presents a unique chance for their return after nearly two decades.
NCIS: Origins Could Feature Kate Todd in a Prequel
NCIS: Origins, a new prequel series set in 1991, could feature Kate Todd (Sasha Alexander), who was killed in NCIS Season 2. This prequel follows Gibbs as he begins his career at Camp Pendleton after his military service. The early 1990s setting allows for Kate Todd’s return, as it fits her adulthood and the timeline of her character.
NCIS: Origins takes place when Gibbs is in his mid-thirties, starting in the early days of the NCIS office. Despite the age difference between Kate and Gibbs, the early 1990s setting makes her inclusion in the storyline possible. This spinoff offers a unique opportunity to revisit and expand on Kate Todd’s character in the NCIS universe.