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NCIS star Sasha Alexander's underrated detective crime drama is enjoying a resurgence on streaming. Alexander rose to prominence in the role of Caitlin Todd in the first two seasons of the hit procedural NCIS, before exiting following her character's on-screen death, citing the pressures and intense schedule of network television.

In addition to her role on the show, Alexander had a recurring role in Shameless as Helene Runyon, appearing in seasons 5-7. She has also appeared on the TV shows Curb Your Enthusiasm, Law & Order, FBI, Dark Blue, and CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, as well as the movie Yes Man.

Alexander has enjoyed a strong filmography, but she is perhaps best-known for her hugely underrated cable TV crime drama that aired between 2010 and 2016, and is considered one of the best procedurals of the 2010s. The show is now enjoying a new lease of life on streaming.

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Peacock’s lineup is buzzing with must-watch shows this week, offering something for everyone, from true crime to reality drama and sci-fi comedy. Whether you’re into intense mysteries or lighthearted romance, the platform’s latest hits are keeping viewers hooked.

This week’s most-watched list includes a mix of fresh episodes and fan-favorite series, with new releases like ‘Love Island: Beyond the Villa’ and the ‘Love Island USA’ reunion special dropping in August 2025, alongside ongoing seasons of action-packed ‘Twisted Metal’ and reality staples like ‘The Real Housewives of Orange County’. Let’s dive into the top 10, counting down from number 10 to the number one show stealing the spotlight.

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This Bravo reality series follows a group of friends navigating life in Los Angeles’ San Fernando Valley. Centered on couples like Jax Taylor and Brittany Cartwright, it explores relationships, parenting, and drama. Season 2, airing now, keeps the...

NCIS: Tony & Ziva is set to premiere in September, and the two stars, Michael Weatherly and Cote de Pablo, appeared for a panel at Comic-Con recently. The duo play the titular characters from the NCIS original series, who appeared together for nine seasons on the show. The last time we saw them together was during the eleventh season of the show.

When the fan favorite ‘Tiva’ returns to the screen, we all desire Mark Harmon‘s Gibbs to be there to witness it. Harmon stayed long after both Weatherly and Pablo were gone from the Og show. He exited the show in Season 19, but remains attached to the franchise as an executive producer of NCIS: Origins.

It isn’t just Gibbs that we want to see together with Tony and Ziva. We would love to see the old McRt unit come together, including Sean Murray’s McGee, Rocky Carroll’s Director Vance,...

NCISis finally in danger of losing its spot on top of the streaming charts.

Per Flix Patrol, the long-running procedural has officially slid down to the number ten spot on the list of the top streaming series on Paramount+. As of the now, NCIS sits behind SpongeBob SquarePants, Seal Team, and Sabrina the Teenage Witch, while South Park, MobLand, and Yellowstone dominate the number one, two, and three spots on the list, respectively.

A spin-off of Jag, the mainline NCIS series premiered back in 2003 and immediately established itself as the latest hit television sensation. The series kicked off with a leading cast consisting of Mark Harmon as NCIS Supervisory Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs, Sasha Alexander as NCIS Special Agent Caitlin Todd, Michael Weatherly as NCIS Senior Field Agent Anthony Dinozzo, Pauley Perrette as NCIS Forensic Specialist Abby Sciuto, David McCallum as Doctor Donald "Ducky" Mallard, and Sean Murray as NCIS Field Agent Timothy McGee.

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Peacock is ready with an entertainment-packed July this year. The upcoming month will see the release of the much-anticipated return of the post-apocalyptic action comedy series Twisted Metal, as well as the streaming release of the new thriller film Drop. Just like every month, Peacock is ready to overload you with great content. So, we’re here to tell you about the five new movies and TV shows coming to Peacock in July 2025.

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Drop is a thriller drama film directed by Christopher Landon from a screenplay co-written by Jillian Jacobs and Chris Roach. The 2025 film follows Violet Gates, a widowed single mother who goes out on a date but soon begins receiving messages to kill the man sitting beside her, or someone will kill her son at home. Drop stars Meghann Fahy, Brandon Sklenar,...

Mariska Hargitay has the support of her family and friends ahead of the HBO premiere of her movie My Mom Jayne.

The Law & Order: Svu actress was joined by her husband Peter Hermann and their kids – August, 18, Amaya, 14, and Andrew, 13 – at a screening of the documentary on Monday night (June 23) at the Warner Bros. Studios lot in Burbank, Calif.

Mariska presented her new documentary to her family, including all of her siblings, and her friends ahead of its broadcast premiere on Friday.

Celebs in attendance included Drew Barrymore, Bradley Whitford, Cheri Oteri, Camryn Manheim, Poorna Jagannathan, Holly Robinson Peete, Sasha Alexander, and Mandana Dayani.

Mariska‘s family also supported her at the Cannes premiere and the Tribeca Film Festival premiere.

For those who don’t know, Mariska is the daughter of legendary actress Jayne Mansfield and the documentary follows her legacy. The documentary revealed a shocking family secret – the identity of her biological father.

When NCIS first aired in 2003, fans had no idea the show would become one of TV’s longest-running hits. Apart from the brilliant storytelling, it was the characters that truly captivated the viewers. So, it came as a huge shock when Special Agent Kate Todd was killed off heartbreakingly in Season 2.

Played by actress Sasha Alexander, Kate was a fan favorite, and her death hit hard. Years later, Alexander’s castmate Michael Weatherly broke down what went wrong and how viewers could’ve spotted Kate’s death. He talked about a key scene that may have accidentally spoiled the surprise before it happened. Let’s dive deeper!

The NCIS episode that secretly hinted at Kate Todd’s shocking exit

Over the years, NCIS has delivered some shocking season finales. But nothing left fans more stunned than what happened in the Season 2 finale titled Twilight. Just when everything seemed calm, Special...

Before NCIS made her a household name, Sasha Alexander had already made waves on the big screen. Nearly three decades ago, the actress shared the spotlight with comedy legend Jim Carrey in Yes Man, a movie that would go on to become a cult classic. Not only that, but with its hilarious premise and storytelling, the movie pulled in a massive $223 million at the box office.

While Carrey led the charge with his acting chops, Alexander made her presence felt in a movie that still holds up as a fan favorite today. Let’s dive deeper!

Long before Kate Todd in NCIS, Sasha Alexander had a scene-stealing role in Yes Man

Long before NCIS skyrocketed her career in the television genre, Sasha Alexander had a small but meaningful role in a Jim Carrey movie that went on to become a box office hit. The movie was the feel-good rom-com Yes Man,...

Was Jennifer Aniston really ever up for a role on NCIS back when it was casting for season 1?

In the oral history of the hit CBS procedural series from THR, the show’s creators, casting directors, former network heads, and more came together to share secrets from the show that fans might not have known – and one of them was about Jennifer‘s interest in the show.

Keep reading to find out more…

A rumor once spread that Jennifer was interested in the role of Caitlin Todd in the series.

Sasha Alexander eventually got the role, departing the series just two seasons in because of a demanding work schedule.

So, was Jennifer really in the running for the part?

According to Charles Floyd Johnson, an executive producer for both NCIS and Jag, yes.

“I think Jennifer Aniston was available at the time, and her name was floated,” he said.

However,...

"The Lincoln Lawyer" is on the road yet again for its fourth season. Based on the popular book series by Michael Connelly and previously adapted into one of Matthew McConaughey's best films, the Netflix series follows the defense attorney Mickey Haller as he travels through Los Angeles from the backseat of his signature Lincoln Navigator. Created for TV by veteran scribe David E. Kelley and adapted by Ted Humphrey, the series has become one of Netflix's most anticipated shows and has been greenlit for an increasingly rare fourth season.

Each season so far has adapted a different book in the Lincoln Lawyer series, skipping the first novel (presumably in hopes of not retreading any ground covered by the McConaughey film) to adapt "The Brass Verdict" in season 1, "The Fifth Witness" in season 2, and "The Gods of Guilt" in season 3. Season 4 is set to adapt the sixth book in the series,...

The Lincoln Lawyer Season 4 Cast Details (Photo Credit – Netflix)

Over the course of three seasons, The Lincoln Lawyer has seen plenty of cases, drama, and courtroom battles. Fans are already excited to witness more of the fun and legal espionage with season four on the way. The third season may have ended on a cliffhanger, but there’s lot coming their way.

Based on Michael Connelly’s novels, the series revolves around the life of defense attorney Mickey Haller. The fourth season is filming right now, and viewers are excited to know which faces will be returning and which additions they can expect in the next edition. Here’s what we know.

The Lincoln Lawyer Season 4: Cast Members Confirmed To Return & New Additions

Season 4 of The Lincoln Lawyer will see Manuel Garcia-Rulfo back as the protagonist, criminal defense lawyer Mickey Haller. Also returning are Becki Newton as Lorna Crane,...

Cobie Smulders, familiar to television viewers for her work on How I Met Your Mother and Stumptown, has joined the fourth season of Netflix’s The Lincoln Lawyer, now in production in Los Angeles. Netflix confirmed the casting while keeping character details secret, saying only that Smulders appears in the season finale, hinting at a pivotal role in Mickey Haller’s next trial.

Season 4 adapts Michael Connelly’s 2020 novel The Law of Innocence, which places defense attorney Haller in the defendant’s chair after a body is discovered in the trunk of his Lincoln. Showrunner Ted Humphrey has called the storyline “the most personal and intense challenge yet” for the character, adding that the legal mystery will unfold largely from behind bars as Haller fights to clear his name.

Smulders joins an expanded ensemble that includes Constance Zimmer as hard-charging prosecutor Dana Berg, Sasha Alexander as Haller’s former investigator,...

The Lincoln Lawyer is returning for Season 4 on Netflix, and fans can already learn about the next major actor joining the acclaimed legal drama. Starring Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, The Lincoln Lawyer is based on the best-selling novel series by Michael Connelly, which also received a feature-length adaptation in 2011 starring Matthew McConaughey.

Variety reports that Cobie Smulders, known for her work in How I Met Your Mother and in the MCU as Maria Hill, has joined the fourth season of The Lincoln Lawyer. It's unclear what kind of role she will play, but she will appear alongside newcomers Sasha Alexanderand Constance Zimmer. After a jaw-dropping cliffhanger ending to Season 3, fans are anxious to learn about the future of Mickey Haller and his next case. With production starting on The Lincoln Lawyer Season 4, it will be quite a while until the series returns on Netflix.

The rest of the cast of The Lincoln Lawyer...

Season 3 of The Lincoln Lawyer may have left everything up in the air in its shocking finale — but you can breathe a sigh of relief, because Mickey Haller (Manuel Garcia-Rulfo) isn’t the kind of guy to leave you hanging on that cliff forever. Season 4 is officially filming in Los Angeles.

Yes, Mickey will ride once again in The Lincoln Lawyer, the drama series based on the novels by Michael Connelly about Los Angeles’ most dedicated defense attorney. Here’s everything we know so far about The Lincoln Lawyer Season 4, including the casting of Cobie Smulders, Sasha Alexanderand Constance Zimmer.

After the bloodbath of Season 3, there’s very little we can assume about Season 4, but we do know that it will consist of 10 episodes and be based onthe sixth book in Connelly’s Lincoln Lawyer series, The Law of Innocence.

Hopefully,...

Mickey Haller’s cases always have a personal connection, but this next one in The Lincoln Lawyer Season 4 is more than personal.

The upcoming season of the legal drama series finds LA’s hottest lawyer dealing with some legal heat following a bizarre turn of events in Season 3.

Season 4 is based on Michael Connelly’s sixth book in the series, The Lincoln Lawyer: The Law of Innocence, from which the show is adapted.

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The season is Haller’s most personal case yet.

His life and reputation are on the line following the discovery of a dead body in the trunk of his car.

For viewers, it appears like a frame job, but for the police, they have him dead to rights. Not only do they want to catch a killer, but they also want to neutralize the legal threat that has cost them many cases.

“This is...

For any NCIS fan, saying goodbye to Leroy Gibbs was not easy. After years of watching Mark Harmon lead the team with his signature stare and quite intensity, it was hard to imagine anyone else stepping into his shoes. So, when Gary Cole joined the show as Alden Parker, there was a mix of curiosity and let’s be honest – some hesitation.

But something about Parker’s entrance felt different, and over time, fans could see why he was the perfect replacement for Gibbs. So, what exactly made his arrival work? And why was he never meant to be a Gibbs 2.0? Let’s take a closer look.

Why was Alden Parker never meant to be another Leroy Gibbs in NCIS?

For longtime NCIS fans, the departure of Mark Harmon‘s Leroy Jethro Gibbs was quite heartbreaking. But when Gary Cole stepped in as Alden Parker, many were left worried as...

Sasha Alexander is back, and she’s picked a seriously buzzy project. The fan-favorite actress, best known for her emotional run as Caitlin Todd on CBS’ ‘NCIS’, has officially joined a Netflix series that’s sitting pretty with a 90% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Take it from someone who adores legal drama, this Netflix show slaps.

After leaving NCIS in one of the show’s most devastating exits, Alexander’s comeback in a certified hit feels like the glow-up we’ve been waiting for. If you missed her on-screen charm, now’s the perfect time to tune back in.

Sasha Alexander trades NCIS badge for The Lincoln Lawyer drama Sasha Alexander as Caitlin Todd in NCIS | Credits: CBS

The Lincoln Lawyer has added some serious star power: NCIS legend Sasha Alexander (via Hello Magazine). She’ll guest star as FBI Agent Dawn Ruth, described as “no-nonsense” and “intimidating” in Season 4 of The Lincoln Lawyer.

For years, NCIS fans dreamed of a Tony and Ziva reunion. Now it’s finally here… just not in the way you might have pictured.

Paramount+ has officially dropped the first trailer for NCIS: Tony & Ziva, a spin-off that picks up after years of offscreen developments.

Michael Weatherly and Cote de Pablo return as the fan-favorite agents, but their dynamic has shifted dramatically — and that’s exactly what makes this new series so intriguing.

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Set in Europe and laced with espionage, secrets, and more than a few unresolved feelings, this show is less lab coat and autopsy and more cloak-and-dagger chaos.

Think Mr. & Mrs. Smith with emotional baggage and a daughter caught in the crossfire.

A Look Back: The Tumultuous Legacy of Tony and Ziva (Paramount+/Screenshot)

If you’ve been watching NCIS from the beginning, then you know that Tony and Ziva’s relationship was one of...

Matt LeBlanc’s character arc as Joey Tribbiani left many fans unsatisfied at the end of Friends. Fans hoped that Joey would figure out his career and love life by the end of the series. Not only did Joey achieve those things, but he was significantly dumber in the latter seasons. One scene from an episode in Season 8 proves that the show went a little too extreme with Joey’s low intelligence.

The character got the worst treatment from David Crane and Marta Kauffman when it came to character evolution throughout the ten seasons. Things got worse when the makers announced a spin-off with him, titled Joey, which is considered one of the worst spin-offs in sitcom history. LeBlanc’s character did not get any better in his eponymous show as well.

This Friends scene shows why Matt LeBlanc’s Joey Tribbiani was the worst-developed character Matt LeBlanc as Joey...

The Lincoln Lawyer Season 4 has received a major update. With the new season currently in production, the cast is expanding with some familiar faces.

Before production began, the Netflix legal drama added more cast members to the mix. In February, it was announced that Emmy-nominated actor Constance Zimmer had joined The Lincoln Lawyer in a prominent role as Dana Berg, and she will serve as a new adversary for Mickey Haller. Per Deadline, new additions to the cast include Fire Country star Jason O'Mara, Superman & Lois' Emmanuelle Chiriquí, and American Soul's Javon Johnson.

Chriqui is set to play Jeanine Ferrigno, described as "the girlfriend of a local gangster who finds herself mixed up in a criminal enterprise, giving her information pivotal to Mickey’s defense." O’Mara will play Jack Gilroy, the current boyfriend of Mickey’s ex-wife, Maggie, described as "an orthopedic surgeon who’s fit, tan, and comfortable in his own skin.

The latest casting update for The Lincoln Lawyerseason 4 confirms the return of two important characters. Following the ending of The Lincoln Lawyer season 3, which saw Manuel Garcia-Rulfo's Mickey Haller arrested for murder, the hit Netflix drama will now have the lead character fighting for his life on the outside. It's a big enough risk to warrant the presence of Mickey's ex-wife, Maggie, as Neve Campbell will be back as a full-time cast member, but there will also be several other familiar faces.

Deadlineconfirms that The Lincoln Lawyer season 4 will bring back Elliott Gould as David “Legal” Siegel and Krista Warner as Hayley Haller. It is also reported that Emmanuelle Chriqui, Jason O’Mara, Javon Johnson, and Chef Nancy Silverton will be added in the upcoming season. All four are expected to appear in a guest-starring capacity, with character descriptions offering insight into the characters they'll play.

Chriqui, seen recently in Superman & Lois as Lana Lang,...

The last time we saw Mickey Haller (Manuel Garcia-Rulfo), LA's best defense attorney. The lawyer was led away in cuffs after an officer found the body of his client, Sam Scales (Christopher Thornton), in the trunk of his Lincoln convertible. Netflix’s The Lincoln Lawyer just added three more cast members, including another determined adversary for Mickey. After the arrival of NCIS alum Sasha Alexander as an FBI Agent, the legal drama expands its roster with Deadline reporting that Kyle Richards, Jason Butler Harner, and Scott Lawrence have joined The Lincoln Lawyer season 4 cast in guest roles.

Come the fourth season of the LA-based legal drama, Richards will play the role of Celeste, a character who shows up at Haller & Associates, hoping to hire Lorna (Becky Newton) as a divorce attorney. Harner will portray Drucker, a seasoned robbery homicide detective with years of investigation experience under his belt. Drucker...

Netflix officially renewed the legal drama The Lincoln Lawyer for Season 4, a few months after the release of the latest installment. However, not all members will return.

Shortly after the renewal, it was revealed that The Lincoln Lawyer would go on without a key character, Yaya DaCosta's Andrea Freedman. The actress made her debut on the legal show in Season 2, impressing everyone with her court battle against main character Mickey Haller (Manuel Garcia-Rulfo), and she returned as a main character in Season 3, as her story further deepened and she became Mickey's love interest. In a new interview with TV Insider, DaCosta opened up about her shocking exit and teased that fans might see her again.

The Lincoln Lawyer is based on Michael Connelly's novels, although the Netflix series took a lot of creative freedom with the characters, including Andrea Freedman. In the novels, her character wasn't a big part of the series,...

NCIS is one of the most iconic shows of all time. Despite having released twenty-two seasons, the series is still going strong. While willing actors and engaging stories are partly to credit for its lengthy run, the biggest reason why the show has been able to still air is because of its loyal fanbase. Sticking by it since 2003, their commitment and love for it help in it releasing more seasons every year.

However, it has become a persistent pattern where fan-favorite characters eventually leave the series. This has become so common that none of the original cast members are left. The perfect example of the same has to be The Fast & the Furious: Tokyo Drift star and special agent Christopher Lasalle actor, Lucas Black.

The cast of NCIS | Credit: CBS

It would seem that his reason for leaving the series showcases a bigger pattern that even made Mark Harmon almost walk out.

Sarah Michelle Gellar is staying extremely busy: The actress — who recurs on Dexter: Original Sin and is set to reprise her titular role in Hulu’s potential Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot — will star in and executive-produce the series Bad Summer People, our sister site Deadline reports.

The project — which is in development at A+E Studios and does not yet have a network/streamer attached — is based on Emma Rosenblum’s novel. The official book description follows:

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Sasha Alexander is heading to The Lincoln Lawyer!

On Wednesday (April 9), it was announced that the 51-year-old Rizzoli & Isles actress has joined the cast of the Netflix crime drama series for season four in a recurring role.

Sasha will be playing FBI Agent Dawn Ruth, who is described “no nonsense” and “intimidating.”

Keep reading to find out more…“She and her colleague interrupt Mickey’s (Manuel Garcia-Rulfo) dinner to not-so-subtly threaten him to drop his investigation into the FBI, or else…” according to Variety.

Sasha is also known for her roles on Shameless, NCIS, and Dawson’s Creek.

Season four of The Lincoln Lawyer, which is based on the book series by Michael Connelly, just recently began production in February in Los Angeles.

Find out which stars are returning and who exited the cast ahead of the upcoming season.

Netflix’s The Lincoln Lawyer just added some serious firepower for Season 4. Sasha Alexander, known for her roles on Rizzoli & Isles and NCIS, has joined the hit legal drama in a recurring role as FBI Agent Dawn Ruth. Described as “no-nonsense” and “intimidating,” Agent Ruth won’t be knocking politely on any doors, that's for sure. According to Netflix’s official character description, she and a colleague crash one of Mickey Haller’s dinners to deliver a thinly veiled threat: drop your FBI investigation… or face the consequences. As we know, that will put her squarely at odds with Manuel Garcia-Rulfo’s lead character, the slick defense attorney at the center of The Lincoln Lawyer, who is more used to dealing with courtroom drama than FBI pressure.

Created for television by David E. Kelley, The Lincoln Lawyer is based on the novels by Michael Connelly and follows Haller as he...

Sasha Alexander has joined the fourth season of Netflix’s “The Lincoln Lawyer” in the recurring role of FBI Agent Dawn Ruth.

According to her character description, Dawn is “no nonsense” and “intimidating.” Per the streamer, “She and her colleague interrupt Mickey’s dinner to not-so-subtly threaten him to drop his investigation into the FBI, or else…”

Created for television by David E. Kelley, “The Lincoln Lawyer” is based on the books by Michael Connelly. It stars Manuel Garcia-Rulfo as high-rolling defense attorney Mickey Haller, who is often chauffeured around Los Angeles in a Lincoln Navigator. The series also stars Neve Campbell, Becki Newton, Jazz Raycole, Angus Sampson and Yaya DaCosta.

Season 3 of “The Lincoln Lawyer” ended on a cliffhanger, and it’s unclear when the fourth season will be released. Dailyn Rodriguez, the co-showrunner alongside Ted Humphrey, told Variety in October 2024 that the fourth season will be based on...

Mark Harmon originally joined NCIS in the hopes of finding a better work-life balance. Although the procedural show did contribute to his growing stardom in the 2000s, with the show itself being voted America’s favorite television show in the 2010s, this success came at the cost of his work-life balance.

Mark Harmon in NCIS | Credit: CBS

This explains why the Freaky Friday star eventually took off from the main show despite his allegiance to the IP for the better part of two decades.

Mark Harmon on his taxing NCIS schedule NCIS | Credit: CBS

Mark Harmon couldn’t have been more wrong with his initial intuitions about NCIS, especially during its first four years, which proved to be a grueling experience for Harmon and his costars. Considering how heavily the core cast was featured in most of the scenes, oftentimes Harmon and the crew had to resort to long working hours,...

NCIS will always be a perfect show for any crime drama fan. It also has a gripping storyline that perfectly sets the stage for more thrilling moments. Also, the fact that it has been running for more than two decades solidifies its place as one of the most sought-after shows out there. Given this huge duration, several changes took place within the cast of the show.

While some actors joined in later seasons, others left the show midway as well. One such actress was Sasha Alexander, who was introduced in NCIS as Special Agent Caitlin “Kate” Todd in the very first season. She immediately became a fan favorite and had a strong presence in the show as well.

Sasha Alexander in a still from NCIS | Credits: CBS Broadcasting

However, her shocking exit at the end of the show’s second season caught everyone off guard. Let’s look at the...

NCIS, co-created by Donald Bellisario and Don McGill, is one of the longest-running programs on television. But its origin goes much beyond its premiere in 2003. Although influenced by crime procedurals like Law & Order and CSI, the CBS thriller is hardly a by-product of those shows. Rather, it is a spin-off of a mid-90s military crime procedural, Jag, created by Donald Bellisario.

NCIS [Credit: CBS]

However, it is not the long history of the show that fascinates modern-day viewers. After circumventing such momentous events as 3 Hollywood strikes (once in 2007-08 and twice in 2023), a pandemic, radical demography shifts, the launch of the streaming era, and the changing of the old guard at CBS studios, NCIS still keeps going strong and churning out profitable episodes with each passing season.

However, all of it was only made possible by the original keepers of the show: Mark Harmon and his castmates.

The actor who was...

"NCIS" is still trucking along on CBS. By now, though, the naval crimes procedural has been on the air for so long that it's already got its own rewatch podcast. "Off Duty: An NCIS Rewatch" is co-hosted by Michael Weatherly and Cote de Pablo, two of the show's main stars who (along with Mark Harmon and Pauley Perrette) both eventually left after spending several years playing their respective roles.

Unlike most rewatch podcasts, however, "Off Duty" doesn't layer on the excessive nostalgia, which makes sense given the allegedly tough working conditions that several "NCIS" cast members have spoken about. Case in point: there's an episode where the two hosts dig into the apparently exhausting early seasons with former star Sasha Alexander, whose Special Agent Caitlin Todd was killed off after just two seasons of "NCIS."

Alexander was with "NCIS" from the start. She played Agent Todd in the early backdoor...

The popularity surrounding NCIS has made it almost impossible to believe that it is, in fact, the spin-off of a 1990s crime procedural drama. The parent series, titled Jag, premiered in 1995 and ran for 10 seasons before the spin-off took shape with Mark Harmon in the lead.

Mark Harmon as FBI Special Agent Gibbs [Credit: CBS]

However, NCIS had one advantage that Jag lacked at its time of conception – the popularity of the crime procedural genre. With shows like CSI and Law & Order becoming the order of the day in every American household, NCIS took off amid high ratings and never looked back. Now, 22 seasons later, the show is still going strong, with more stories to tell and audiences to entertain.

Jag character gets recast in NCIS for being too soft Robyn Lively as Vivian Blackadder in Jag [Credit: CBS]

Contrary to popular belief, NCIS was not the first series where Mark Harmon...

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White Collar is a police procedural crime comedy-drama series created by Jeff Eastin. The USA Network series follows Neal Caffrey, a brilliant con man and forger who decides to team up with FBI Special Agent Peter Burke to solve various white-collar crimes in order to stay out of jail. White Collar stars Matt Bomer, Tim DeKay, Willie Garson, Marsha Thomason, Tiffani Thiessen, Natalie Morales, Hilarie Burton, Sharif Atkins, Alexandra Daddario, and Diahann Carroll. So, if you loved the entertaining stories, camaraderie, and compelling characters in White Collar, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

Wild Cards (Prime Video) Credit – CBC Television

Wild Cards is a police procedural crime comedy-drama series created by Michael Konyves. The CW series follows Cole Ellis, a down-and-out police detective demoted to water-cop duty. However, his life completely changes when he...

The cast of NCIS has changed over the years, especially since all the original main cast members have left the series. Timothy McGee (Sean Murray) and Dr. Jimmy Palmer (Brian Dietzen) are the last two stars from NCIS Season 1. Although they were initially recurring characters, their appearances were enough to earn them bigger roles, and eventually be part of the main cast. In Jimmy's case, he was a replacement Medical Examiner Assistant to Dr. Donald "Ducky" Mallard (David McCallum). Ducky's original assistant, Gerald Jackson (Pancho Demmings), was on leave after being shot by Ziva David's (Cote de Pablo) half-brother, Ari Hiswari (Rudolf Martin). When Ari returned to use Gerald as a hostage again after killing Caitlin Todd (Sasha Alexander), Jimmy officially became Ducky's permanent assistant.

Was Jennifer Aniston really ever up for a role on NCIS back when it was casting for season 1?

In the oral history of the hit CBS procedural series from THR, the show’s creators, casting directors, former network heads, and more came together to share secrets from the show that fans might not have known – and one of them was about Jennifer‘s interest in the show.

Keep reading to find out more…

A rumor once spread that Jennifer was interested in the role of Caitlin Todd in the series.

Sasha Alexander eventually got the role, departing the series just two seasons in because of a demanding work schedule.

So, was Jennifer really in the running for the part?

According to Charles Floyd Johnson, an executive producer for both NCIS and Jag, yes.

“I think Jennifer Aniston was available at the time, and her name was floated,” he said.

However,...

Many actors have walked through the revolving door of the NCIS Major Case Response Team's Navy Yard headquarters. Some of them have been relatively fresh faces, but "NCIS" has also filled many roles with actors who had plenty of pedigree even before they joined the show. Actors like Mark Harmon, David McCallum (Dr. Donald "Ducky" Mallard), Lauren Holly (Director Jenny Shepard), Gary Cole (Alden Parker), and Wilmer Valderrama (Nick Torres) had all tasted success in previous projects before "NCIS," but even they pale in comparison to one name who was once considered for a big role in the show: Jennifer Aniston.

In a joint oral history interview with The Hollywood Reporter, several makers of the show discussed casting, and they revealed that Aniston's name was once on the table to play the tragic Caitlin Todd, a role that ultimately went to Sasha Alexander. " I think Jennifer Aniston was available at the time,...

Some of Hollywood’s biggest stars stepped out to attend Giorgio Armani’s pre-Oscars party on Saturday night (March 1) in Beverly Hills, Calif.

Everyone from Madelyn Cline and Lukas Gage to Cooper Koch and Kristen Bell stepped out for the event, which was held at the fashion house’s headquarters.

In total, there were more than 40 stars on the guestlist. We pulled them all together so that you could easily see who was in attendance!

Head inside to see photos of all the stars at the event…

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Today might just be the best that NCISfans have had in a very long time.

Per Deadline, all three currently running NCIS series have officially been renewed for new seasons by CBS. This includes the main NCIS series, its first international spinoff, NCIS: Sydney, and the recently released prequel series, NCIS: Origins. The three NCIS shows were renewed alongside other fan-favorites, Elsbeth, Fire Country, and Tracker.

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CBS President Amy Reisenbach said in a statement about the renewals, "This season, our new and returning series continue to showcase CBS as the leader in launching and programming the biggest hits with mass appeal for broadcast and streaming viewers." Reisenbach continued, "These returning...

The NCIS franchise has gained a lot of fame and acclaim over the years – enough to spawn multiple prequel and sequel spin-off series. Like NCIS: Origins, the sixth installment from the franchise released in 2024, which focused on the early investigative career of Leroy Jethro Gibbs, the show’s original protagonist, years prior to the events of NCIS.

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While the series brought back a lot of characters (though with different actors), one that it didn’t bring back was the fan-favorite Caitlin Todd from the original show. And since fans have had a lot of questions regarding her return, the showrunner of Origins, David J. North has finally shed light on whether fans can expect her to appear in the prequel series or not.

David J. North reveals if Caitlin Todd will return in NCIS: Origins Sasha Alexander as Caitlin Todd. | Credits: NCIS / CBS.

In the original series NCIS,...

The hour-long procedural has long been one of network television's go-to genres. When done effectively, they can last for decades and launch multiple spin-offs that make a gazillion dollars for creatives and suits alike. What's the secret to the crafting of a long-running procedural? In the case of the broadcast war horse known as "Law & Order," it's to hit on a unique narrative format (i.e. the criminal justice system viewed from the street and court levels), and hit big on every casting choice. For shows as unabashedly formulaic as CBS' "NCIS," it's good enough to hit big-ish on every casting choice, and get slotted into a favorable spot on the broadcast schedule.

Initially, Mark Harmon's Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs was the anchor of the series. The sun-kissed California hunk with sandy hair and blue eyes got his start on television as Dr. Robert Caldwell on "St. Elsewhere...

Walking away from NCIS after over a decade? Yeah, that’s not the kind of move you make on a whim. Michael Weatherly knew he had a big decision on his hands, so he did what any logical person would — he went straight to Dr. Phil for some real talk. Because let’s be honest, leaving behind Tony Dinozzo to jump into a brand-new CBS show wasn’t exactly a no-brainer.

Michael Weatherly as Agent Anthony Dinozzo in NCIS | Credits: CBS

Weatherly had a couple of burning questions before diving into Bull, and if anyone knows how to break things down, it’s TV’s favorite therapist. Safe to say, Dr. Phil’s advice played a part in Weatherly’s next big chapter.

Michael Weatherly took Dr. Phil’s advice after leaving NCIS for Bull Eliza Dushku and Michael Weatherly in Bulls | Credits: CBS Studios

Michael Weatherly asked a couple of key questions to Dr.

Despite only being a series regular for seven out of the 22 seasons of NCIS, Cote de Pablo's Ziva David is a character that left an indelible mark on the series. In the Season 3 premiere, when the NCIS Major Crimes Response Team dealt with the fallout of Caitlin Todd's (Sasha Alexander) murder by Ari Haswari (Rudolf Martin), Ziva's introduction was a smooth transition to replace Todd on the team. She was introduced as Haswari's control officer while he worked undercover at Hamas. The then-newly-appointed NCIS Director Jenny Shepard (Lauren Holly) vouched for Ziva to assist NCIS as they had worked together and had been saved by her on a mission in Cairo. Ziva was tasked with ensuring Ari's safety when Leroy Jethro Gibbs (Mark Harmon) had a personal vendetta against him.

NCIS first hit television screens in 2003, launching the now widely recognizable franchise, which continues to be popular with audiences. With its 22nd season currently running. NCIS helped to consolidate the re-emerging popularity of American police and crime television in the 2000s, becoming iconic. The show follows a team of special agents from the Naval Criminal Investigative Service, sometimes injecting comedy into quite a serious police procedural drama.

In 2003, audiences were introduced to the well-loved group of characters, who all, during the now 21-year run, have parted with the original series in their own ways. With the lead, Supervisory Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs, (Mark Harmon), Special Agents Caitlin Todd, (Sasha Alexander), Anthony Dinozzo, (Michael Weatherly), as well as Forensic Specialist Abby Sciuto (Pauley Perrette), and Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Donald "Ducky" Mallard (David McCallum), each character brought their charm to the show. We will look at the original cast and...

Over the years, the limits and boundaries of ‘acceptability’ and ‘appropriateness’ of actions have greatly changed, and for good reasons too. The television industry, in particular, has been one of the significant industries to be affected by such growing ethical standards, sparking calls for accountability.

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Hence, what was once considered a controversial but permissible narrative device or scene can now spark widespread outrage. A glaring example can be found in NCIS, a long-running crime procedural series, in which fans believe there are several inappropriate moments that would have gotten the show canceled if it was made today.

NCIS: The question of ethics and boundaries Michael Weatherly as Agent Anthony Dinozzo in NCIS | Credits: CBS

CBS’s NCIS is one of the longest-running American TV shows of all time. Still going on after premiering way back in 2003, fans keep revising the exciting world of the drama as...

NCIS has become a staple of television, and when talking about its impact, it’s not possible not to mention the original Major Case Response Team and the characters we will never forget. Leroy Jethro Gibbs, Abby Sciuto, Tony Dinozzo, Dr. Ducky Mallard, and Kate Todd have shaped NCIS into what it is today, each adding their unique touch to the show’s dynamic. While their shoes have been properly filled after their departures, their legacy continues to live on in the hearts of viewers.

As NCIS grew in popularity, ultimately becoming one of the longest-running series in the history of television, it branched out into five spinoff series. From NCIS: Los Angeles to NCIS: Hawaiʻi, the franchise’s impact on modern TV is undeniable. Plus, with an upcoming Tony & Ziva show finding its place in the NCIS timeline, the story continues with even more on the horizon.

Kate Todd...

Top TV director-producer and President of the Directors Guild of America Lesli Linka Glatter was one one many prominent Hollywood figures who lost their homes in the Palisades fire.

The eight-time Emmy nominee, who has worked on such series as Homeland, Pretty Little Liars, Mad Men, The Morning Show and the upcoming Zero Hour, posted a note on Instagram thanking those who had reached out to her in the aftermath of the disaster.

“I am safe, at my son’s house in the valley,” she wrote. “Sadly my house is gone, as is so much of the Palisades… this is heartbreaking for many. My heart goes out to all those who have lost so much and to those in danger.”

Also on Friday, Glatter sent a letter to DGA members about the fires, in which she shared her own experience.

“I have been so fortunate to call Pacific Palisades home.

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Lauren Holly's stint as Director Jenny Shepard on CBS's military crime drama, NCIS, was originally intended to last only six episodes, but Holly ended up staying on the show for three seasons, and Director Shepard became one of the show's most beloved characters. Holly, known for her roles in Picket Fences and Dumb and Dumber, joined NCIS's team of investigators in 2005 at the start of the series' third season. Initially introduced as a former flame of series lead, Agent Gibbs, played by Mark Harmon, her driven and ambitious character invigorated the series with a new energy that created an exciting dynamic between herself, Gibbs, and other characters.

A rarity in police procedurals, Holly plays the boss of the male-dominated agency, NCIS, a refreshing and inspiring figure to women who hope to break into other male-dominated fields and be respected as leaders. While demanding respect from fellow agents,...

NCIS seasons 1 through 5 are coming to Netflix very soon, the streaming service soon being the home of the show's earliest investigations. Originally conceived as a spinoff of the '90s legal drama Jag, the series has become a long-running franchise all of its own, with NCIS season 22 currently airing on CBS. The show also sports six spinoffs to its name, two of which are still ongoing, and one that has yet to be released. This new era of the show highlights how much its evolved after over 20 years of investigations throughout its history.

Now, Netflix has confirmed that NCIS seasons 1 through 5 will be arriving on the platform next year, just in time for the start of 2025. The streaming service confirmed the episodes will arrive on January 23, allowing subscribers to experience the very beginning of the titular team's cases. This offers the perfect way for newcomers of the series to get interested in its beginnings,...

Sometimes, the best characters aren’t the ones who stick around for years — they’re the ones who make every second count.

Whether they were taken from us too soon or left a legacy with just a couple of seasons (or even episodes), these characters managed to make a lasting impression on their shows and fans alike.

It’s easy to think that longevity equals importance, but some of TV’s most memorable characters were the ones who didn’t overstay their welcome.

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These characters may have been brief, but their impact? Unforgettable.

From tragic deaths that sent shockwaves through their series to game-changing moments that altered the entire direction of a show, these characters proved that even a short stint can leave a huge mark.

So let’s dive into the characters who didn’t have the luxury of time but still made their every moment on screen count.