NCIS is a CBS crime drama series that follows a team of special agents from the Naval Criminal Investigative Service, which investigates crimes involving the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. The show is the third-longest-running drama series in TV history, after Law & Order: SVU and Law & Order.
The show has been renewed for a 21st and final season, which will premiere on Monday, February 12, 2024, at 9 p.m. ET/PT. The season will consist of 10 episodes, the shortest amount in the show’s history, and will conclude on May 13, 2024, with a series finale.
What to Expect from Season 21
Season 21 will pick up where Season 20 left off, with Nick Torres (Wilmer Valderrama) undercover in prison to infiltrate a Russian spy ring. Meanwhile, the rest of the team, led by Special Agent Alden Parker (Gary Cole), will face new cases and challenges, as well as some personal issues.
According to the show’s stars and producers, Season 21 will be “very emotional” and “very satisfying” for the fans, as it will wrap up the story of the NCIS team and their families. They also teased that there will be some surprises and twists along the way.
Who is in the Cast of Season 21
The cast of Season 21 will see some major changes, as only six regulars will return. They are:
- Gary Cole as Special Agent Alden Parker, the leader of the NCIS team and a former FBI agent
- Sean Murray as Special Agent Timothy McGee, the second-in-command and a computer expert
- Wilmer Valderrama as Special Agent Nick Torres, a former undercover agent and a skilled fighter
- Katrina Law as Special Agent Jessica Knight, a former REACT agent and a bomb expert
- Brian Dietzen as Dr. Jimmy Palmer, the chief medical examiner and a father of two
- Diona Reasonover as Kasie Hines, the forensic specialist and a quirky scientist
- Rocky Carroll as Leon Vance, the director of NCIS and a former agent
The rest of the cast, including David McCallum, who played Dr. Donald “Ducky” Mallard for 20 seasons, have been demoted to recurring status. This means that they will appear in fewer episodes and have less screen time than before. The reason for this decision is reportedly due to budget cuts and creative choices.
How to Watch Season 21
Season 21 of NCIS will air on CBS every Monday at 9 p.m. ET/PT, starting from February 12, 2024. You can also stream the episodes on Paramount+, the streaming service of CBS, or watch them on demand the next day.
If you want to catch up on the previous seasons, you can binge-watch them on Paramount+ or HBO Max, where they are available to stream. You can also buy or rent the episodes on Amazon Prime Video, iTunes, Google Play, or Vudu.
Who are the creators of NCIS?
NCIS is a CBS crime drama series that was created by Donald P. Bellisario and Don McGill. They are also the executive producers of the show, along with Mark Harmon, who plays the lead role of Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs. Bellisario and McGill have written many episodes for the series, as well as its spin-offs, NCIS: Los Angeles and NCIS: New Orleans.
Bellisario is a veteran TV producer and screenwriter, who has also created shows like Magnum, P.I., Airwolf, and Quantum Leap. McGill is a former police officer and journalist, who has also worked on shows like JAG, NUMB3RS, and CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. NCIS is the third-longest-running scripted, live-action U.S. prime-time TV series currently airing, and one of the most-watched shows in the world.
Conclusion
NCIS Season 21 will be the final chapter of the popular crime drama series that has entertained millions of viewers with its action-packed and character-driven stories. The season will conclude the saga of the NCIS team and their loved ones, in a thrilling and emotional way. Don’t miss the season premiere on February 12, 2024, and the series finale on May 13, 2024, on CBS.