The NCIS Universe Continues to Grow With New Stories and Familiar Faces

More than 20 years after NCIS first arrived on television, the franchise remains one of the most successful and recognizable crime drama universes. What began as a single series focused on naval criminal investigations has expanded into a wide-ranging franchise featuring different locations, new characters, and fresh perspectives on the world of federal law enforcement.

The latest chapter, NCIS: New York, brings a familiar face back into the spotlight by following longtime fan favorite Sam Hanna as he returns to his hometown. With a new team of agents by his side, Hanna will take on complex cases connected to the challenges of investigating crimes in one of the nation’s busiest metropolitan areas.

Over the years, the franchise has continued to evolve through a variety of spinoffs, including NCIS: Los Angeles, NCIS: New Orleans, NCIS: Hawai‘i, NCIS: Sydney, NCIS: Origins, and NCIS: Tony & Ziva. Each series has introduced its own cast, setting, and style while maintaining the investigative spirit that made the original show a hit.

With new stories still being developed and a loyal global audience behind it, the NCIS franchise continues to prove that its combination of action, teamwork, and character-driven storytelling has lasting appeal.