‘NCIS: Origins’ Bosses Break Down Shocking Finale & Share Early Season 3 Details
CBS renewed the prequel for a third season, but the episode order drops to 10 and Gina Lucita Monreal will not return as co-showrunner.
- CBS officially renewed 'NCIS: Origins' for a third season, though co-showrunner Gina Lucita Monreal will not return. David J. North will serve as the sole showrunner for the fall 2026 slate.
- During the Season 2 finale on Tuesday, the Camp Pendleton Field Office faced potential closure after a scandal threatened the team. Agent Lala's consideration of leaving prompted Leroy Jethro Gibbs to intervene and fight for her.
- The episode, titled 'Hollywood Ending,' featured a cinematic kiss between Gibbs and Lala, a moment writers planned for two years. Monreal described it as a satisfying 'moment of happiness' that contrasted with the show's darker tone.
- While the series returns this fall, the network reduced the episode count for Season 3 to 10. New episodes will air Tuesdays at 10:00 p.m. Eastern Time as part of CBS's packed lineup.
- Monreal called writing the series the 'biggest honor' of her career before departing to pursue new projects. North promised the upcoming season will be 'jam-packed,' leaving fans to speculate on the future of Gibbs and Lala.
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‘NCIS: Origins’: Mariel Molino Talks Season 2 Finale’s Biggest Moments and Her Hopes Following Long-Awaited Lala and Gibbs Scene
The NCIS: Origins Season 2 finale aired on Tuesday, and Mariel Molino talked to PopCulture.com all about it. In “Hollywood Ending,” the Camp Pendleton office was threatening to shut down, leading the team to confront uncertain futures. At the same time, they were dealing with a pretty intense case that was connected to criminal Abe […]
‘NCIS: Origins’ Creators Explain That Big Finale Kiss and Why One Showrunner Is Exiting After Season 2
Note: This story contains spoilers from “NCIS: Origins” Season 2, Episode 18. “NCIS: Origins” wrapped up Season 2 with a big kiss, a surprise kidnapping and lots of questions about what’s coming for the ’90s-era series. Episode 18, appropriately titled “Hollywood Ending,” followed as the NIS agents grappled with the potential closure of the Camp Pendleton office after a scandal brought unwanted scrutiny to their operations — threatening to disba…
NCIS: Origins’ Mariel Molino Breaks Silence on Gibbs and Lala’s Future After Season 2 Finale Twists
Season 2 of NCIS: Origins came to an eventful end with a kidnapping — and a surprise scene between Gibbs and Lala. During the Tuesday, May 5, episode of the NCIS prequel, the Camp Pendleton office was in danger of being shut down. In an effort to save the office, members of the team considered different future possibilities, including Lala (Mariel Molino) who weighed a potential move to be closer to Manny. Her contemplation took Gibbs (Austin St…
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