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Paramount+ is set to enthral viewers with weekly drops of a riveting prequel to an immensely popular TV franchise every Thursday. Devotees in the UK, who've been engrossed by the
original series through Disney+, have anticipated this moment keenly since the prequel's announcement in January 2024. Finally arriving on British shores months after its debut in the
US last October, the series allows fans to delve into the genesis of the legendary NCIS Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs, as portrayed by Mark Harmon. Austin Stowell dons the mantle of the
esteemed sleuth in the new series, NCIS: Origins, tracing Gibbs' formative years and early defining cases set in the 1990s. The opening season charmed viewers on CBS and confirmation of
a second season is already underway, giving hope to UK enthusiasts eager to join the journey from the start. An enthusiastic viewer expressed their approval online, commenting: "Love
this new take on NCIS! Offers a refreshing and exciting new take on the beloved franchise", reports the Express. "The writing dives into a darker, more intense tone that truly
resonates with the audience, giving the series a deeper and more personal connection. "The characters are compelling, each with a unique backstory that adds rich layers to the
show." Another fan raved: "This is one of the best shows I have watched in a long time, and by far the best show that is on TV now. "It is good, clean and very well-written.
The writers have done a phenomenal job with the storyline, and how it unfolds." One viewer has confessed that the NCIS revamp has eclipsed the original, writing: "I was surprised
by this series. "I watched NCIS off and on during its run, and while I've always liked Mark Harmon, the series just didn't grab me as a 'can't miss' program.
"The same isn't true for NCIS Origins. I guess what grabs me in this new series is the depth of character development, and the great writing and direction." Adding to the
accolades, they commented: "I think it's one of the best dramas out this season. "The cast is all top notch and, again, the writing makes each character three dimensional in a
way that I find myself genuinely [intrigued by] their backstories." The celebrated ensemble of NCIS: Origins includes Kyle Schmid stepping into the role of NCIS legend Mike Franks,
originally portrayed by Muse Watson, as Gibbs' mentor. Viewers will also be introduced to characters such as Gibbs' colleagues Lala Dominguez (Mariel Molino), Vera Strickland
(Diany Rodriguez) and Bernard 'Randy' Randolf (Caleb Foote). Don't miss the chance to dive into this gripping origin story now streaming in the UK. _NCIS: ORIGINS IS AVAILABLE
TO STREAM ON PARAMOUNT+ WITH NEW EPISODES RELEASED EVERY THURSDAY._