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Actor Mark Harmon leaves the series, fans are very disappointed

The NCIS Crime Series: Special Investigations will see a big change going forward. Its lead actor, Mark Harmon is leaving the series after having spent 18 years of service as Agent Gibbs.

It has been several months that we hear rumors about the decision of Mark Harmon to leave his post. Last Monday, during the broadcast of season 19 of NCIS: Special Investigations, this was confirmed. Whoever plays Agent Gibbs leaves the series after 18 years of service.

First appearance in JAG before NCIS

It is well known that the NCIS: Special Investigations is a derivative of JAG. This is another American series from Donald Bellisario. It aired in the 90s and 2000s on NBC as well as CBS. Presenting 226 42-minute episodes, JAG brought together the greatest American actors including Mark Harmon. The actor made his first appearance in “The Ice Lady”.

It was some time after the director launched NCIS: Special Investigations. Mark Harmon got the main role of the series and plays the agent Gibbs. He thus found himself with his colleagues of season 20 and 21 of JAG. These are none other than those who interpret DiNozzo, Abby as well as Ducky. The quartet is reunited for a new adventure.

On TV since 2003, the Naval Criminal Investigative Service has had great success. With on average 19 million of viewers, it has become the most watched series since 2009. As a result, spin-offs were even created some time after. They also won over the public. In fact, one of them is now the second most watched series in America.

However, a big turnaround will appear in this favorite series of Americans. Rumors have been circulating about Gibbs’ departure for months. Besides Hollywood Reporter has alluded to this before. It was when he announced that Mark’s contract was just for a few episodes. One wonders what would NCIS: Special Investigations be without Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs?

Mark Harmon leaves the series

Agent Gibbs will no longer be part of the NCIS family. Indeed, he made his last appearance in the series this past Monday on CBS. It was during the fourth episode of season 19 that he announced this decision. Leroy Jethro Gibbs has stated that he does not want to return to his job with the Naval Criminal Investigative Service and stay in Alaska.

After this broadcast, Steven D. Binder made a statement on The Hollywood Reporter. “As an executive producer and dear friend, Mark (Harmon) remains integral part of the production of the series. Our goal has always been to stay true to our characters, and that loyalty has always guided the stories we tell and the trajectory of those characters, ”he said.

So it’s official, Gibbs bows out after 18 years old. At the end of the 18th season when the character played by Mark was close to death, we were already thinking about the end of Gibbs. However, it is now that he is leaving us and it makes a pang in my heart. We still hope for his return for the next few seasons. Because NCIS wouldn’t be the same without it.

However, we do not know the real reason for his departure. Some people assume it has something to do with the supposed physical assault that Pauley Perrette talked. Indeed, the former flagship actress of the series had made a publication that Mark scared her. Without further details, she spoke of some aggression in 2019 after she left NCIS.

A new spin-off in sight for NCIS

According to reports, a new derivative of NCIS: Special Investigations is underway. CBS is reportedly in the process of finalizing the order. It will therefore be the third spin-off after NCIS: Los Angels and NCIS: New Orleans. For the occasion, the series will be shot in another archipelago of the United States. The series will be named after NCIS: Hawaii and developed by Chris Silber.

However, no information was given regarding the casting and shooting of this new series. But if the project is finalized, NCIS will become the second most developed franchise to broadcast 4 series at the same time. So that will be our consolation prize after losing Gibbs. Let’s just hope this third spin-off will be as good as the other two.

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