The NCIS franchise is increasing exponentially.
You’d suppose it could run out of tales after over 20 years on the air.
However regardless of NCIS: Hawai’i, NCIS: Los Angeles, and NCIS: New Orleans ending their runs, now we have the mothership, NCIS: Origins, NCIS: Sydney, and the upcoming NCIS: Tony & Ziva.
Merely put, it’s extra alive now than it was a number of years in the past, which I by no means envisioned, given the latest hurdles the leisure business has confronted.
Now, with the information of LL Cool J reprising the position of Particular Agent Sam Hanna, it’s onerous to be too excited, provided that the character has had numerous appearances within the broader franchise.
He spent 14 seasons on NCIS: Los Angeles and has already made some appearances on the mothership.
Then there was his 12-episode arc on NCIS: Hawai’i final season, which took worthwhile display actual property from the opposite solid members.
Sam Has Returned One Too Many Occasions to the NCIS Universe
Granted, I beloved the thriller of Sam’s presence in Hawaii, however what am I to suppose with NCIS: Hawai’i getting canceled with out a lot as a goodbye?
Sam even obtained a satisfying goodbye on the spinoff, whereas every thing was left up within the air for the remainder of the characters.
It’s a shock that he’s set to seem in an upcoming episode of the unique collection as a result of what else is there to do with the character?
I’d be extra fascinated about watching LL Cool J deal with new roles. His NCIS: LA co-star Chris O’Donnell simply booked 9-1-1: Nashville.
Whereas there are considerations that it will likely be a reheat of 9-1-1: Lone Star, I can’t wait to see Chris in a brand new position.
Possibly they’ll each share the display once more on the brand new entry within the 9-1-1 franchise down the road as a result of cameos are undoubtedly potential, properly away from the NCIS universe.
NCIS has such a wealthy tapestry of characters that producers ought to dig into the vault to deliver again folks we haven’t heard of for years.
Pauley Perrette could be an excellent choose as a result of Abby Sciuto hasn’t been seen for years.
Abby Sciuto Ought to Stage a Comeback
Given her points with Mark Harmon, it appeared rattling close to not possible for her to return in any capability, however Mark is not on the present.
Bear in mind the shock of Ziva (Cote de Pablo) reappearing? It by no means appeared potential, however the present and CBS went all in to craft a significant arc.
With out it, we wouldn’t have NCIS: Tony & Ziva, so I’m grateful.
Provided that the published networks are struggling for viewers, you’d suppose CBS could be mandating the creatives to lure again legacy characters that viewers wish to see as a result of they haven’t been round in a very long time.
I don’t know what the long run holds for Sam and if there’s potential for a by-product down the road, however I can’t get on board together with his return when he was again on-screen final season.
Alright, I’ve mentioned my piece, NCIS Fanatics! Now, it’s time for yours.
What are your ideas on LL Cool J’s comeback? Do you suppose the character has been overexposed in recent times, or do you suppose Sam nonetheless has some potential?
Which legacy solid member would you prefer to return, even when it’s only for a brief cameo?
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