NCIS: Origins

I have watched the original NCIS since it started many years ago. Gibbs is one of my most favourite characters of any TV show ever.

Also I'm a sucker for a backstory/ origins story. So as you can imagine this was quite a big thing for me. There is just a few pieces of attention to detail that I think could've been done better, so far in the episodes I've watched Gibbs's house is not Gibbs's house from the original series and feel like Gibbs in this is about a foot and a half taller than in the original. Maybe would've benefited from Mark Harmon's son playing Gibbs. But all in all great watch.

Folks who are fans of the original series don't always understand the medium.

As I read the reviews, I'd like to address a few things.

First, Stowell is one inch taller than Harmon. One inch. Also, when a person gets older, they often lose height. One inch makes little difference. However, the original cast-mates were taller making Harmon look less imposing than Stowell. This is a casting choice to give a character a storied feel.

Second, it doesn't have the same feel as NCIS on purpose. This is an origin story. Gibbs was a very different character in a very different time. You're literally a couple stories into the understanding of who he was and how he came to be the person you knew. Think of doing a story about yourself in grade 5 vs. You now. Would it look exactly like who you are now? I know of boys growing up as 8 yr olds with bowties who ended up bikers. This is the point to the series.

Give the series time to show you the progression. I like the feel of this series so far. I find it well-written, well-acted, fairly true to period and fairly true to the origin we knew of Gibbs. He will grow into the person we know. I look forward to watching more and seeing how this develops.

Get out of your own way and go for the ride...enjoy.

For those expecting the usual action-packed, lighthearted NCIS, NCIS: Origins takes a darker, more introspective turn. It explores the early life of Gibbs, charting his transformation from a man shattered by loss to one who finds purpose again. The storytelling is masterful, shifting between past and present to gradually reveal the full picture of his journey. It's intense, layered, and deeply emotional, offering a raw look at Gibbs' origins. Every episode so far has been gripping, and I've thoroughly enjoyed this powerful and beautifully told series. This deserves to be renewed for many more seasons!

I did manage to get through the first two episodes, so it deserves at least 6 stars. I may revisit my rating later as the series progresses, but for now it's just so-so. It looks like the NCIS version of Young Sheldon. The past is being narrated by one of the original stars. For the most part, the acting was sufficient, except for the guy that plays Gibbs. He's pretty wooden. If he doesn't pick it up or get some better direction, this series will go downhill quickly.

I don't understand why Hawaii and New Orleans were cancelled, but as it stands right now, both this show and Sydney are not doing a very good job of replacing them. We'll see though.

Hard to get used to different casting, and I wasn't sure I liked the way it started. But now I'm really enjoying it. It has a unique flavor that I like - not sure how to describe it. Don't want to give spoilers, but after several episodes, it seems to be getting past the initial premise and is becoming the type of show we all know and love. Curious to see how it settles in. Hard to imagine Gibbs becoming the womanizer he was at the start of the original show. I hope people will give it a chance.

It has the usual quirky type of characters, but now we're starting to get to know more about them. I just wish they wouldn't randomly skip weeks, like they're doing with the other shows too.