NCISseasons 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 dramaJAG, the series has become a long-running franchise all of its own, withNCISseason 22currently 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.
Should You Watch NCIS' First Five Seasons On Netflix?
The Show Is Very Different From What It Is Today
Thecast ofNCISis the most notable change between early seasons and the show’s current lineup. In season 1, the main characters are Leory Jethro Gibbs (Mark Harmon), Caitlin Todd (Sasha Alexander), Anthony DiNozzo (Michael Weatherly), Abby Sciuto (Pauley Perrette), and Ducky Mallard (David McCallum). While Tim McGee (Sean Murray) also appears, he’s not a main cast member until season 2, while Jimmy Palmer (Brian Dietzen) is recurring through season 9. Out of all the original characters from season 1,only McGee and Palmer are still on the series as of writing.
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This original team is considered the classic lineup of the show, long before the introduction of newer characters who now populate the series.The seasons were also made prior to the franchise’s larger expansion, which began with a two-part backdoor pilot forNCIS: Los Angelesin season 6. Since the series has continued its spinoff focus, withNCIS: SydneyandNCIS: Originscurrently airing, whileNCIS: Tony & Zivacontinues development, the early seasons offer a simpler time for the show with the team who started it all.
By season 5, Ziva David (Cote de Pablo) and Jenny Shepard (Lauren Holly) had been introduced to the main cast, while Leon Vance (Rocky Carroll) was introduced as recurring, before getting promoted in season 6.
Our Take On NCIS' Early Seasons Coming To Netflix
A Perfect Introduction To The Series
While the 20-year history of the franchise may be daunting for newcomers,NCIS' Netflix release can help ease new viewers into the procedural’s world, watching as it evolves over time from the very start. Since the early seasons are what helped make the series a popular ratings powerhouse, they’re the perfect way to experience the team’s many investigations and historical evolution. With the series just a month away, it’s the perfect way to ring in the New Year, especially for those who haven’t seen it before.
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NCIS is a television series that follows a team of special agents from the Naval Criminal Investigative Service. Premiering in 2003, the show explores various cases involving Navy and Marine Corps personnel, ranging from murder and espionage to terrorism and stolen submarines.
